GENERAL QUESTION · 57
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
Who is usually elected President of the German Bundestag?
Official German wording
Wer wird meistens zur Präsidentin/zum Präsidenten des Deutschen Bundestages gewählt?
Answer options
- Athe oldest member of parliament
- Bthe minister-president of the largest federal state
- Ca former federal chancellor
- Da member of parliament from the strongest parliamentary groupCorrect answer
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
By tradition the strongest parliamentary group provides the President of the Bundestag, who is elected by parliament with a majority of its members. The oldest member (a) only chairs the first sitting as president by seniority, and b and c do not reflect constitutional practice.
The strongest parliamentary group provides the Bundestag President.
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