GENERAL QUESTION · 83
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
Who elects the German Federal Chancellor?
Official German wording
Wer wählt die deutsche Bundeskanzlerin/den deutschen Bundeskanzler?
Answer options
- Athe people
- Bthe Federal Assembly
- Cthe BundestagCorrect answer
- Dthe Federal Government
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
The Chancellor is elected by the Bundestag with a majority of its members, without debate (Art. 63(2) GG). The people (a) only elect the members of parliament, the Federal Assembly (b) elects the Federal President, and the Federal Government (d) consists of the Chancellor and the ministers.
The people elect MPs, the MPs elect the Chancellor.
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