Question 49
What is the main task of the German Federal President? She/He…
German original: Welche Hauptaufgabe hat die deutsche Bundespräsidentin / der deutsche Bundespräsident? Sie/Er …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- rules the country.
- drafts the laws.
- represents the country. — Correct answer
- monitors compliance with the law.
Explanation
The main task of the Federal President is to represent Germany. The President is the head of state but has very little executive power; that power lies with the Chancellor.
Key terms in this question
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- German (female) / German — 'Deutsche' refers to a person who holds German citizenship or originates from Germany.
- Federal President (female) — The Federal President (female) is the female head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany. She represents the country at home and abroad and is elected by the Federal Assembly for a five-year term.
- 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.
- Federal President — The Federal President is the head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany. They are elected by the Federal Assembly for a five-year term and represent Germany at home and abroad.
- president (female) — A woman who holds the highest leadership position in an organization, a state, or an institution. For example, the President of the Bundesrat is the female head of that German legislative body.