Catalogue question 81 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
Who elects the Federal Chancellor in Germany?
- the Bundesrat
- the Federal Convention
- the people
- the Bundestag Correct
Why — for every option
- A — The Bundesrat represents the Länder in legislation but does not elect the Federal Chancellor.
- B — The Federal Convention only elects the Federal President, not the Chancellor.
- C — There is no direct popular election of the Federal Chancellor in Germany.
- D — Correct: under Art. 63 of the Basic Law, the Bundestag elects the Federal Chancellor on the proposal of the Federal President.
Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de
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