Review of the Institution of Legislative Debate in German Federal Parliament

The formation of institution of legislative debate in German Federal Parliament experienced four periods,such as debate relying on convention,provisionally designated the rules,taking shape,formation and perfection.Legislative debate in German Federal Parliament can be divided into two types of general debate and one-on-one debate,which are different in debate purpose and operation.The institution of legislative debate in German Federal Parliament shows its own characteristics,such as the function of Bundesrat limited,Senate coordinate disagreement and parliamentary group predebate.Its advantages are division of debate clarity,content of debate detailed and process of debate publicity.It also has many disadvantages,including process setting complicated and a partisan tool and dominated by the administration.Inspection and comment on the institution of legislative debate in German Federal Parliament can help to learn from experience on establishing the institution in China.