Question 33
It is not one of the tasks of the German Bundestag...
German original: Es gehört nicht zu den Aufgaben des Deutschen Bundestages, …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- to draft laws.
- to control the federal government.
- to elect the Federal Chancellor.
- to form the federal cabinet. — Correct answer
Explanation
The federal cabinet is not formed by the Bundestag but composed by the Chancellor. The Bundestag passes laws, scrutinizes the government, and elects the Chancellor.
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.
- German (female) / German — 'Deutsche' refers to a person who holds German citizenship or originates from Germany.
- 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.
- task / duty — A task or duty is an activity or responsibility that someone must complete or fulfill. It can be professional, educational, or social in nature.
- 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.
- tasks / duties — Tasks or duties are activities or responsibilities that a person or institution must carry out or fulfill.