Germany Has a Strong Central Government but the Country Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

Germany has a strong central government but the country is also made up of 16 Bundesländer, the plural term for the regions that are very similar to American states. Each Bundesländ has its own strong local government that shares power with the central government. This government system is an example of __________________.

• A) federalism
• B) democracy
• C) humanitarianism
• D) secularism
• E) unity

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Menstrual Cycle

The regular natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system that makes pregnancy possible.

Estrogen

A group of hormone compounds mainly responsible for the development and regulation of female sex characteristics and reproductive functioning.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone that plays key roles in the development of male reproductive tissues, secondary sexual characteristics, and the regulation of libido.

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the release of several other hormones, playing a critical role in the regulation of the digestive system and the maintenance of hormonal balance.