Question 9 · State question
What is the title of the head of government in Rhineland-Palatinate?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin/den Regierungschef in Rheinland-Pfalz?
- A Erste Ministerin/Erster Minister
- B Premierministerin/Premierminister
- C Bürgermeisterin/Bürgermeister
- D Ministerpräsidentin/Ministerpräsident ✓ Correct answer
Translation
What is the title of the head of government in Rhineland-Palatinate?
- A First Minister
- B Prime Minister
- C Mayor
- D Minister President ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In German states (Länder), the head of government is called the Ministerpräsident(in). This applies to Rhineland-Palatinate, a non-city state.
Tips
- State-level leaders are titled Ministerpräsident(in).
- ‘Premierminister’ is not used in Germany.
- ‘Bürgermeister’ applies to cities, not states.
- City-states have their own forms of mayor titles.
