GENERAL QUESTION · 129
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
In Germany, the following is elected by the people …
Official German wording
Vom Volk gewählt wird in Deutschland …
Answer options
- Athe Federal Chancellor.
- Bthe Minister-President of a federal state.
- Cthe Bundestag.Correct answer
- Dthe Federal President.
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
The Bundestag is elected directly by the people (Article 38 of the Basic Law). The Federal Chancellor is elected by the Bundestag, the Minister-President of a Land by the Land parliament, and the Federal President by the Federal Assembly.
Only the Bundestag is elected directly by the people.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF