Language: English
Question 82 · Federal question
Who leads the German Federal Cabinet?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wer leitet das deutsche Bundeskabinett?
- A die Bundestagspräsidentin/der Bundestagspräsident
- B die Bundespräsidentin/der Bundespräsident
- C die Bundesratspräsidentin/der Bundesratspräsident
- D die Bundeskanzlerin/der Bundeskanzler ✓ Correct answer
Translation
Who leads the German Federal Cabinet?
- A the President of the Bundestag
- B the Federal President
- C the President of the Bundesrat
- D the Federal Chancellor ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
The Federal Chancellor chairs the Federal Cabinet, setting policy guidelines and coordinating the ministers. The Federal President is head of state, and the Bundestag and Bundesrat presidents only lead their own chambers.
Tips
- Chancellor equals head of government and leader of the cabinet.
- Federal President is head of state, a separate and largely ceremonial role.
