It was specifically designed to form a counterweight to the monarchy and special interests .
After the draft 1860 Constitution of Otto von Bismarck , based on a design by Lothar Bucher , the Reichstag became the official Parliament of the North German Confederation .
Reichstag was specifically designed to form a counterweight to the monarchy and special interests .
After the draft 1860 Constitution of Otto von Bismarck , based on a design by Lothar Bucher , the Reichstag became the official Parliament of the North German Confederation .