Language: English
Question 129 · Federal question
In Germany, who is elected by the people?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Vom Volk gewählt wird in Deutschland …
- A die Bundeskanzlerin/der Bundeskanzler.
- B die Ministerpräsidentin/der Ministerpräsident eines Bundeslandes.
- C der Bundestag. ✓ Correct answer
- D die Bundespräsidentin/der Bundespräsident.
Translation
In Germany, who is elected by the people?
- A the Federal Chancellor.
- B the Minister President of a federal state.
- C the Bundestag. ✓ Correct answer
- D the Federal President.
Explanation
Citizens directly elect the Bundestag. The chancellor is elected by the Bundestag itself, the Federal President by the Bundesversammlung, and a state's minister-president by that state's parliament.
Tips
- Only the Bundestag comes from a direct popular vote, every other office on the list is chosen indirectly.
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