Question 47
Who heads the German federal cabinet?
German original: Wer leitet das deutsche Bundeskabinett?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- the President of the Bundestag
- the Federal President
- the President of the Federal Council
- the Federal Chancellor — Correct answer
Explanation
The federal cabinet is led by the Chancellor, who sets policy guidelines (Richtlinienkompetenz, Art. 65 Basic Law) and coordinates the work of the ministries.
Key terms in this question
- German (female) / German — 'Deutsche' refers to a person who holds German citizenship or originates 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.
- Federal Cabinet — The Federal Cabinet is the German federal government, consisting of the Federal Chancellor and the federal ministers. It makes important political decisions and directs the work 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.
- leads / manages — 'Leitet' is the third person singular of the verb 'leiten'. It means to lead, manage, or direct a group, organization, or process.