Chancellor of Germany (1949–present) clear focus of power in Germany. Under the provisions of the Basic Law giving him the power to set guidelines for all fields of policy, Adenauer arrogated nearly all major decisions to himself. He often treated his ministers as mere extensions of his authority rather than colleagues. While his successors have tended to be less domineering, the chancellor has acquired enough ex officio authority (in addition to his/her constitutional powers) that Germany is often described by constitutional law experts as a "chancellor democracy". The chancellor determines the composition of the Federal Cabinet. The President formally appoints and dismisses cabinet ministers,
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