Prussian House of Lords

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the location?Berlin, Germany
2. What is the former institution?Upper house of the Prussian Parliament (Preußisches Herrenhaus)
3. Where was the House of Lords built?It was in Berlin, in a big, fancy building that showed how proud Prussia was.
4. Who could sit in the House of Lords?Mostly people who had family titles, were chosen by the king, or were high officials, like big landowners and military leaders.

Bicameral Legislature: A legislative body comprising two distinct chambers, designed for checks and balances.
Junkers: Members of the Prussian landed aristocracy, often holding significant political and military power.
Bundesrat: The Federal Council of Germany, representing the interests of the federal states in national legislation.
Landtag of Prussia: The parliament of the historical Kingdom of Prussia, composed of the House of Lords and the House of Representatives.