Question 37
Who is usually elected President of the German Bundestag?
German original: Wer wird meistens zur Präsidentin / zum Präsidenten des Deutschen Bundestages gewählt?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- the oldest member of parliament
- the Minister President of the largest federal state
- a former Federal Chancellor
- a member of parliament of the strongest parliamentary group — Correct answer
Explanation
Traditionally, a member of the largest parliamentary group is elected as President of the Bundestag. The position has high ceremonial importance: the president chairs sessions and represents the Bundestag externally.
Key terms in this question
- Federal Parliament — The Bundestag is the national parliament of Germany, made up of elected representatives. It passes laws and elects the Federal Chancellor.
- most — 'Most' refers to the largest part of a group or quantity. It indicates that something applies to more than half, often to nearly all, of something.
- German (female) / German — 'Deutsche' refers to a person who holds German citizenship or originates from Germany.
- elected — Having been chosen for a position or role through a vote or election. For example, members of parliament are elected by the citizens.
- Germans — 'Germans' is the plural of 'German' and refers to all people who hold German citizenship.
- Germans — 'Germans' is the plural of 'German' and refers to people who hold German citizenship or originate from Germany.
- Germans — Germans are people who hold German citizenship. They are citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- the Federal Government / the Federation — The Federation refers to the central level of government in Germany, as opposed to the individual federal states (Länder). It is responsible for matters that affect the whole country, such as foreign policy or national defense.