Saarland – question 10
What is the title of the head of government of Saarland?
German original: Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin / den Regierungschef des Saarlandes?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- First Minister (f) / First Minister (m)
- Prime Minister (f) / Prime Minister (m)
- Mayor (f) / Mayor (m)
- Minister-President (f) / Minister-President (m) — Correct answer
Explanation
The head of government of Saarland is called Ministerpräsident (male) or Ministerpräsidentin (female). 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.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- Saarland — Saarland is a federal state in southwestern Germany, bordering France and Luxembourg. Its capital city is Saarbrücken.
- of Saarland — Saarland is a federal state in southwestern Germany, bordering France and Luxembourg. Its capital city is Saarbrücken.
- 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.