Berlin – question 10
What is the title of the head of government of the city-state of Berlin?
German original: Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin / den Regierungschef des Stadtstaates Berlin?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Minister President
- Lord Mayor / Lady Mayor
- President of the Senate
- Governing Mayor — Correct answer
Explanation
The head of government of Berlin is called the Governing Mayor (Regierender Bürgermeister/in), because Berlin is a city-state. In Hamburg, the position is called the First Mayor (Erster Bürgermeister/in), and in Bremen it is called the President of the Senate (Präsident/in des Senats).
Key terms in this question
- Berlin — Berlin is the capital and most populous federal state of Germany. It is the seat of the Bundestag, the Federal President, and the Federal Government.
- city / town — A city is a large settlement with many inhabitants, buildings, and infrastructure. It usually has its own local government and offers many options for shopping, work, and leisure.
- Government — The government is the highest political leadership of a state or region. It is responsible for implementing laws and directing public administration.
- State — A state is an organized community with a defined territory, a population, and a government that creates and enforces laws.
- head of government (female) — A female head of government is a woman who leads the government of a country or federal state and makes the most important political decisions.
- head of government — The head of government is the person who leads and is responsible for the work of the government. In Germany, the Federal Chancellor holds this role.
- city-state — A city-state is a federal state that is also a city. In Germany, there are three city-states: Berlin, Hamburg, and Bremen.
- boss / manager — A person who is in charge of a workplace or team, makes decisions, and gives tasks to other employees.