Thüringen – question 10
What do you call the head of government in Thuringia?
German original: Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin / den Regierungschef in Thüringen?. 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 in Thuringia is called Ministerpräsident (Minister President), or Ministerpräsidentin if the position is held by a woman. 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.
- Thuringia — Thuringia is a federal state located in the heart of Germany. Its capital city is Erfurt.
- 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.