Language: English
Question 81 · Federal question
Who elects the Federal Chancellor in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wer wählt die Bundeskanzlerin/den Bundeskanzler in Deutschland?
- A der Bundesrat
- B die Bundesversammlung
- C das Volk
- D der Bundestag ✓ Correct answer
Translation
Who elects the Federal Chancellor in Germany?
- A the Federal Council
- B the Federal Assembly
- C the people
- D the Federal Parliament ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
The Federal Chancellor is elected by the Bundestag, the federal parliament, after being proposed by the Federal President. The people elect the Bundestag but not the Chancellor directly, and neither the Bundesrat nor the Federal Convention has this role.
Tips
- The Bundestag elects the Chancellor, not the people directly.
- The Federal Convention only elects the Federal President, a different office.
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