President of Germany Roman Herzog, Johannes Rau, Christian Wulff, Joachim Gauck and Frank-Walter Steinmeier (as yet) have signed and promulgated all bills during their respective terms. The president represents Germany in the world (Art. 59 Basic Law), undertakes foreign visits and receives foreign dignitaries. They also conclude treaties with foreign nations (which do not come into effect until affirmed by the Bundestag), accredit German diplomats and receive the letters of accreditation of foreign diplomats. According to Article 60 (2) of the German Constitution, the president has the power to pardon. This means the president "has the authority to revoke or commute penal or
West Germany at the 1976 Summer Olympics competitor in the men's division. Women's Individual Competition: Men's Individual Competition: Men's 800 metres Men's 4 × 100 m Relay Men's 4 × 400 m Relay Men's 400m Hurdles Men's Marathon Men's Long Jump Men's High Jump Men's Discus Throw Men's 20 km Race Walk Women's Shot Put Men's Flyweight (– 51 kg) Twelve cyclists represented West Germany in 1976. 16 fencers, 11 men and 5 women, represented West Germany in 1976. Three male pentathletes represented West Germany in 1976. West Germany at the 1976 Summer Olympics West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in