Language: English
Question 87 · Federal question
Who is the head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wer ist das Staatsoberhaupt der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?
- A die Bundeskanzlerin/der Bundeskanzler
- B die Bundespräsidentin/der Bundespräsident ✓ Correct answer
- C die Bundesratspräsidentin/der Bundesratspräsident
- D die Bundestagspräsidentin/der Bundestagspräsident
Translation
Who is the head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany?
- A the Federal Chancellor
- B the Federal President ✓ Correct answer
- C the President of the Federal Council
- D the President of the Bundestag
Explanation
The Federal President is Germany's head of state, a largely representative office bound by the Basic Law that signs federal laws and appoints or dismisses the Chancellor and ministers. The Federal Chancellor, by contrast, is the head of government.
Tips
- Head of state and head of government are two different jobs, President versus Chancellor.
- The Bundestag and Bundesrat presidents only lead their own chambers, not the state.
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