Question 128 · Federal question
Members of parliament who are elected by the citizens are called …
German original (as asked in the real test)
Parlamentsmitglieder, die von den Bürgerinnen und Bürgern gewählt werden, nennt man …
- A Abgeordnete. ✓ Correct answer
- B Kanzlerinnen/Kanzler.
- C Botschafterinnen/Botschafter.
- D Ministerpräsidentinnen/Ministerpräsidenten.
Translation
Members of parliament who are elected by the citizens are called …
- A Members of Parliament. ✓ Correct answer
- B Chancellors.
- C Ambassadors.
- D Prime Ministers.
Explanation
In Germany, the individuals elected by citizens to sit in a parliament (Bundestag or Landtag) are called members of parliament (deputies). The chancellor is elected by the Bundestag, state minister-presidents are elected by state parliaments, and ambassadors are appointed diplomats, not elected by citizens.
Tips
- Identify keywords like “elected by citizens” and “parliament.” Exclude titles from the executive branch (heads of government) and diplomatic service. Remember: parliamentarians have a generic term, while positions like head of government or diplomat describe offices, not the role of a representative elected directly by the populace.
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