The Bundestag is the federal parliament of Germany, responsible for making laws and representing the German people. It consists of members elected every four years, who debate and vote on various issues, including budgets and policies. The Bundestag plays a crucial role in the legislative process and oversees the government. Located in Berlin, the Bundestag meets in the historic Reichstag building. It is one of the two chambers of the German Parliament, the other being the Bundesrat, which represents the federal states. Together, they ensure a balanced representation of both the national and regional interests in the legislative process.