Who elects the Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor) in Germany?

Einbürgerungstest, question 81 German original

Wer wählt die Bundeskanzlerin/den Bundeskanzler in Deutschland?

  1. der Bundesrat the Bundesrat (Federal Council)
  2. die Bundesversammlung the Bundesversammlung (Federal Convention)
  3. das Volk the people
  4. der Bundestag the Bundestag (Federal Parliament)
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Correct answer: der Bundestag the Bundestag (Federal Parliament)

Why?

Under Article 63 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), the Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor) is elected by the Bundestag (Federal Parliament). The people do not elect the Bundeskanzler directly; they elect the members of the Bundestag.

Key term: Bundeskanzler = Federal Chancellor

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