Language: English
Question 37 · Federal question
What are the heads of government of most federal states in Germany called?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wie werden die Regierungschefinnen/Regierungschefs der meisten Bundesländer in Deutschland genannt?
- A Erste Ministerin/Erster Minister
- B Premierministerin/Premierminister
- C Senatorin/Senator
- D Ministerpräsidentin/Ministerpräsident ✓ Correct answer
Translation
What are the heads of government of most federal states in Germany called?
- A First Minister
- B Prime Minister
- C Senator
- D Minister President ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In most German federal states, the head of government is called the Minister President. The three city states use different titles instead, such as Governing Mayor in Berlin.
Tips
- Minister President is the standard title for most Länder heads of government.
- Berlin, Hamburg, and Bremen use mayor style titles instead, they are the exceptions.
