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The German Federation is comprised of sixteen federal states, which are co-sovereign with the federal government. The states have varying histories; the Kingdom of Saxony has existed since 1806, while the Free State of Franconia gained its independence from Bavaria in 2002. Most states trace their history or borders to the 1947 German constitutional referendum, which drastically reformed Germany in the aftermath of the World War.
The German states are notable for their heavy monarchical influence; eight have the position of Governor given to a German royal. Three more states are de facto monarchies, although monarchy has never been enshrined in those states' statutes.
All German states have parliamentary forms of government, many in the Westminster tradition, thanks to heavy British influence after the World War. Therefore the position of Governor is purely ceremonial and usually possesses only a few reserve powers; most power is wielded by the First Minister.
Each Governor holds a seat in the Chamber of States, along with a number of government officials from each state.​