Differences

• President lost power 


  -FRG could no longer make laws or appoint chancellor- Became more of a ceremonial role
• Chancellor role


  -Chancellor now fully presides over every aspect of life

  -More than president
• Voting system

  -FRG Introduce 1st past the post voting system
• More stable coalitions

  -In FRG due to 5% rule
• 5% rule 


  -Introduced in FRG to remove extremism in coalitions
• Extreme opposition