Language: English
Question 58 · Federal question
Who appoints the ministers of the federal government in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wer ernennt in Deutschland die Ministerinnen/die Minister der Bundesregierung?
- A die Präsidentin/der Präsident des Bundesverfassungsgerichtes
- B die Bundespräsidentin/der Bundespräsident ✓ Correct answer
- C die Bundesratspräsidentin/der Bundesratspräsident
- D die Bundestagspräsidentin/der Bundestagspräsident
Translation
Who appoints the ministers of the federal government in Germany?
- A the President of the Federal Constitutional Court
- B the Federal President ✓ Correct answer
- C the President of the Federal Council
- D the President of the Bundestag
Explanation
Under Article 64 of the Basic Law, federal ministers are appointed and dismissed by the Federal President, on the proposal of the Chancellor. The presidents of the Bundestag, Bundesrat, and Constitutional Court have no role in appointing the government.
Tips
- The Chancellor proposes, the Federal President formally appoints, that is the Article 64 division of roles.
- Parliamentary and judicial presidents have no appointment power over ministers.
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