Members of the Parliamentary Council in 1948 believed that the president should be "neutralized,"
which meant that she or he should have few, if any, significant political powers.

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The Parliamentary Council of 1948, responsible for drafting the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany, aimed to create a political system where the president would have limited powers, focusing on a ceremonial role, to prevent the rise of another dictatorship like that under Hitler. This intention was to ensure a balance of power and a stable democracy, thus "neutralizing" the president's political influence.

Members of the Parliamentary Council in 1948 Believed That the President