Language: English
Question 124 · Federal question
The federal election in Germany is the election of …
German original (as asked in the real test)
Die Bundestagswahl in Deutschland ist die Wahl …
- A der Bundeskanzlerin/des Bundeskanzlers.
- B der Parlamente der Länder.
- C des Parlaments für Deutschland. ✓ Correct answer
- D der Bundespräsidentin/des Bundespräsidenten.
Translation
The federal election in Germany is the election of …
- A the Federal Chancellor.
- B the parliaments of the states.
- C the parliament for Germany. ✓ Correct answer
- D the Federal President.
Explanation
The Bundestagswahl elects the members of Germany's federal parliament, the Bundestag. The chancellor is then chosen by the Bundestag itself, state parliaments are elected separately, and the Federal President comes from the Bundesversammlung (Federal Convention).
Tips
- Voters elect the Bundestag directly, the Bundestag elects the chancellor, and a special convention elects the president.
