Intro to Parties Around the World - Germany

1.Germany is a federal republic where the power is divided between states and voters have total control of political issues. The central government has limited power, and they have a President and Federal Chancellor as considered the "Head of State". The President is more of a ceremonial role while the Federal Chancellor has central executive authority. (

2.There are about 15 parties represented nationally, and about 3 state parties.

3.Major Parties are the Social Democratic Party and the Christian Democratic Union. Minor Parties are The Greens and The Left.

5. The CDU is Germany's conservative Party, and the CSU is the sister party to CDU, just more conservative on social issues.

 

Sources: http://www.expatica.com/de/about/The-main-political-parties-in-Germany_107953.html  
https://www.reference.com/government-politics/type-government-germany-df24ab1416a8b68a