Question 36
What is the name of the parliament for all of Germany?
German original: Wie heißt das Parlament für ganz Deutschland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Federal Assembly
- People's Chamber
- Bundestag — Correct answer
- Federal Court of Justice
Explanation
The parliament for all of Germany is called the Bundestag. It is the central legislative body and is elected directly by the people every four years.
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.
- means / is called — 'Heißt' is the third person singular form of the German verb 'heißen'. It is used to state someone's or something's name, or to explain the meaning of something.
- 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.
- Parliament — A parliament is the elected assembly that represents the people of a country. It passes laws and monitors the actions of the government.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- whole / entire / completely — Describes something that is complete or total, without any part missing. It can also be used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'quite'.