I enjoyed performing a mock version of the German election as it gave me a look inside the German political system. I found it interesting to listen to everyone’s speeches and the different ways in which they wanted to benefit or change the face of the German nation. It was also interesting to see how the party with the most seats can be teamed up against by other parties forming a coalition. This teaming up shows that even the parties with the most power can see their downfall.

I was a part of the SPD and I enjoyed creating and performing my speech in front of the class. Reading about my party and it’s ideals and values allowed me to understand how the SPD in Germany views politics. My party worked well together in class in forming a coalition and getting the cabinet positions we wanted. Achieving these cabinet positions allows us to influence the parts of politics that we care about most.

Overall, the German election was an educational activity that enhanced my understanding of German politics and opened up my eyes to the way in which the rest of the world runs their political system. I am so used to the American elections and it’s politics, so it was odd but interesting to see how the election works in another country.