Language: English
Question 85 · Federal question
Who forms the German Bundesrat?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wer bildet den deutschen Bundesrat?
- A die Abgeordneten des Bundestages
- B die Ministerinnen und Minister der Bundesregierung
- C die Regierungsvertreter der Bundesländer ✓ Correct answer
- D die Parteimitglieder
Translation
Who forms the German Bundesrat?
- A the members of the Bundestag
- B the ministers of the federal government
- C the government representatives of the federal states ✓ Correct answer
- D the party members
Explanation
The Bundesrat is made up of delegates sent by the governments of the 16 federal states. Bundestag members, federal ministers, and party members are not part of it.
Tips
- Bundesrat members are delegates of the state governments, not Bundestag MPs.
- Federal ministers and party members have no seat in the Bundesrat by virtue of that role.
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