Question 42 · Federal question
Who enacts a new law in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wer beschließt in Deutschland ein neues Gesetz?
- A die Regierung
- B das Parlament ✓ Correct answer
- C die Gerichte
- D die Polizei
Translation
Who enacts a new law in Germany?
- A the government
- B the parliament ✓ Correct answer
- C the courts
- D the police
Explanation
In Germany’s separation of powers, the legislature (Parliament: chiefly the Bundestag, often with the Bundesrat) passes new laws. The government (executive) proposes and implements laws, courts (judiciary) interpret laws, and the police enforce them.
Tips
- Map options to branches: legislature makes laws; executive enforces; judiciary interprets; police enforce public order.
- Look for keywords like Parliament, Bundestag, Bundesrat for lawmaking authority.
- Eliminate entities known for enforcement or adjudication rather than legislation.
- Remember: proposals can come from the government, but the formal act of passing a law is done by the legislature.
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