Legal Lexicon

Bundesstaat

German Confederation

The German Confederation was a federation of German principalities (1815–1866). Discover its significance for the unification of Germany!

Federal Loyalty

Federal loyalty describes the obligation of the federal states to cooperate within the federal system. Learn more about this fundamental principle in the detailed encyclopedia article!

Federal State

A federal state is a country composed of constituent states, each with its own government. Learn more about the structure and advantages of federal systems in the lexicon!

Federal Territory

The federal territory encompasses the entire national territory of Germany. Learn more about its borders, composition, and legal significance in the article!

Federal Territory

The federal territory encompasses the entire national territory of the Federal Republic of Germany. Learn more about boundaries and structure in the article!