Language: English
Question 83 · Federal question
Who elects the German Chancellor?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wer wählt die deutsche Bundeskanzlerin/den deutschen Bundeskanzler?
- A das Volk
- B die Bundesversammlung
- C der Bundestag ✓ Correct answer
- D die Bundesregierung
Translation
Who elects the German Chancellor?
- A the people
- B the Federal Assembly
- C the Bundestag ✓ Correct answer
- D the Federal Government
Explanation
Under Article 63 of the Basic Law, the Federal President proposes a candidate and the Bundestag elects the Federal Chancellor. The people elect the Bundestag, not the Chancellor, and the Federal Assembly elects only the Federal President.
Tips
- The Bundestag elects the Chancellor, the people elect the Bundestag.
- Federal Assembly is for the Federal President's election, a separate process.
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