Question 24
In Germany, … is elected by the people.
German original: Vom Volk gewählt wird in Deutschland …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- the Federal Chancellor.
- the Prime Minister of a federal state.
- the Bundestag. — Correct answer
- the Federal President.
Explanation
In Germany, the Bundestag is directly elected by the people every four years. The Federal President is elected by the Federal Assembly, the Chancellor by the Bundestag, and the Bundesrat by state governments.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- people / nation — The entirety of people belonging to a nation or state, often sharing a common language, culture, or history.
- elected — Having been chosen for a position or role through a vote or election. For example, members of parliament are elected by the citizens.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- elects / votes for — 'Wählt' is the third person singular of 'wählen' (to elect/vote) and means that someone chooses a person or party through a vote. In a democracy, the people elect their political representatives.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.