Hamburg – question 10
What do you call the head of government of the city state of Hamburg?
German original: Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin / den Regierungschef des Stadtstaates Hamburg?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Minister President
- First Mayor — Correct answer
- Governing Senator
- Lord Mayor / Mayor
Explanation
The head of government of Hamburg is called the First Mayor (Erster Bürgermeister/in), because Hamburg is a city-state. In Berlin, this position is called the Governing Mayor (Regierender Bürgermeister/in), and in Bremen it is called the President of the Senate (Präsident/in des Senats).
Key terms in this question
- 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.
- Hamburg — Hamburg is a city in northern Germany that is also one of Germany's 16 federal states (a city-state). It is Germany's second-largest city and a major port and trading center.
- 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.