Question 30
In Germany, the Bundestag and the Bundesrat belong to the …
German original: In Deutschland gehören der Bundestag und der Bundesrat zur …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Executive.
- Legislature. — Correct answer
- Directive.
- Judiciary.
Explanation
The Bundestag and Bundesrat together form the legislative branch (law-making power). The Bundestag passes laws; the Bundesrat participates in legislation, especially on laws affecting the states.
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.
- Federal Parliament — The Bundestag is the national parliament of Germany, made up of elected representatives. It passes laws and elects the Federal Chancellor.
- 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.
- 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.
- Federal Council — The Federal Council is the constitutional body that represents Germany's 16 federal states at the national level. It participates in the federal legislative process and administration.
- to belong to — Indicates that something is owned by someone or is part of a group or category. For example: 'This book belongs to me' or 'Germany belongs to the European Union'.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.