Niedersachsen – question 10
What is the title of the head of government in Lower Saxony?
German original: Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin / den Regierungschef in Niedersachsen?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- First Minister (female) / First Minister (male)
- Prime Minister (female) / Prime Minister (male)
- Mayor (female) / Mayor (male)
- Minister President (female) / Minister President (male) — Correct answer
Explanation
The head of government of Lower Saxony is called Ministerpräsident (Minister-President). In the city-states of Berlin, Hamburg, and Bremen, the heads of government have different official titles.
Key terms in this question
- Government — The government is the highest political leadership of a state or region. It is responsible for implementing laws and directing public administration.
- 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.
- Saxony — Saxony is a federal state located in eastern Germany. Its capital city is Dresden.
- Lower Saxony — Lower Saxony is a federal state located in northwestern Germany. Its capital city is Hanover.
- boss / manager — A person who is in charge of a workplace or team, makes decisions, and gives tasks to other employees.
- female boss / female manager — A woman who holds a leading position in a company, organization, or group and gives instructions to others.