The North German Constitution was the constitution of the North German Confederation, which existed from 1867 to 1871. The Constitution of the German Empire (1871) was closely based upon it. Although it allowed universal male suffrage for Reichstag elections, it has been described as a 'fig-leaf for absolutism' (Karl Liebknecht) due to its essential autocracy, that its sole minister (Bundeskanzler) was responsible to the Presideny of the Federation (i. e. the King of Prussia), not to the parliament (Reichstag) (although they could question ministers). Flag of North German Confederation, 1867-1871 The North German Confederation (in German, Norddeutscher Bund), came into existence in 1867, following the dissolution of the German Confederation. ... 1867 (MDCCCLXVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1871 (MDCCCLXXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Constitution of the German Empire was the basic law of the German Empire of 1871-1919. ... ▶ (help· info) (August 13, 1871 - January 15, 1919) was a German socialist and a co-founder of the Spartacist League and the Communist Party of Germany. ... The coat of arms of the Kingdom of Prussia, 1701-1918 Prussia (German: ; Latin: Borussia, Prutenia; Lithuanian: ; Old Prussian: Prūsa; Polish: ) was, most recently, a historic state originating in East Prussia, an area which for centuries had a substantial influence on German and European history. ...
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