Question 12
The German federal states participate in federal legislation through...
German original: Die deutschen Bundesländer wirken an der Gesetzgebung des Bundes mit durch …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- the Federal Council. — Correct answer
- the Federal Assembly.
- the Bundestag.
- the federal government.
Explanation
Through the Bundesrat, the federal states participate in federal legislation. Laws that require consent (those affecting state interests) need the approval of the Bundesrat.
Key terms in this question
- Federal states — The federal states are the 16 individual states that make up Germany. Each state has its own government and is responsible for certain areas such as education or policing.
- law — A law is a binding rule established by the state that applies to all people in a country. Laws regulate how people live together and must be followed by everyone.
- 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.
- 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 states — The federal states are the 16 regions that make up Germany, such as Bavaria, Berlin, or Hamburg. Each state has its own government and is responsible for certain areas like education and policing.