Question 65 · Federal question
It is not among the tasks of the German Bundestag to...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Es gehört nicht zu den Aufgaben des Deutschen Bundestages, …
- A Gesetze zu entwerfen.
- B die Bundesregierung zu kontrollieren.
- C die Bundeskanzlerin/den Bundeskanzler zu wählen.
- D das Bundeskabinett zu bilden. ✓ Correct answer
Translation
It is not among the tasks of the German Bundestag to...
- A draft laws.
- B monitor the Federal Government.
- C elect the Federal Chancellor.
- D form the Federal Cabinet. ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
The Bundestag’s core roles are legislation, electing the Federal Chancellor, and overseeing the Federal Government. Forming the Federal Cabinet is not its task; ministers are appointed on the proposal of the Chancellor and formally appointed by the Federal President.
Tips
- Look for duties tied to separation of powers: parliament makes laws, elects the chancellor, and controls the government, but does not appoint ministers.
- Watch for keywords like ‘Bundeskabinett’ or ‘Ministers’—these point to executive formation, not a parliamentary function.
- Use elimination: if an option clearly describes lawmaking, oversight, or electing the chancellor, it likely belongs to the Bundestag.
- Remember that cabinet formation involves the Chancellor’s proposals and the Federal President’s appointments, not a parliamentary vote.
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