<P> Germany has a parliamentary system of government in which the Chancellor is the nation 's leading political figure and de facto chief executive . However , the President , while not the chief executive post , has a more than merely ceremonial role . Presidents have wide discretion about how they exercise their official duties . The President gives direction to general political and societal debates and has some important `` reserve powers '' in case of political instability ( such as those provided for by Article 81 of the Basic Law ) . </P>
<P> Germany has a parliamentary system of government in which the Chancellor is the nation 's leading political figure and de facto chief executive . However , the President , while not the chief executive post , has a more than merely ceremonial role . Presidents have wide discretion about how they exercise their official duties . The President gives direction to general political and societal debates and has some important `` reserve powers '' in case of political instability ( such as those provided for by Article 81 of the Basic Law ) . </P>
who has more power in german chancellor or president
who has more power in german chancellor or president
the Chancellor
the Chancellor