Who passes a new law in Germany?

Einbürgerungstest, question 42 German original

Wer beschließt in Deutschland ein neues Gesetz?

  1. die Regierung the government
  2. das Parlament the parliament
  3. die Gerichte the courts
  4. die Polizei the police
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Correct answer: das Parlament the parliament

Why?

In Germany, laws are passed by parliament; for federal laws this is the Bundestag (Federal Parliament), with the Bundesrat (Federal Council) taking part. The government can propose laws but cannot pass them itself.

Key term: Parlament = parliament

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