What is the main task of the German Bundespräsident (Federal President)? They …

Einbürgerungstest, question 84 German original

Welche Hauptaufgabe hat die deutsche Bundespräsidentin/der deutsche Bundespräsident? Sie/Er …

  1. regiert das Land. govern the country.
  2. entwirft die Gesetze. draft the laws.
  3. repräsentiert das Land. represent the country.
  4. überwacht die Einhaltung der Gesetze. monitor compliance with the laws.
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Correct answer: repräsentiert das Land. represent the country.

Why?

The Bundespräsident (Federal President) is the head of state and represents Germany at home and abroad. The country is governed by the Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor) and the government, laws are passed by parliament, and the courts make sure the laws are obeyed.

Key term: repräsentieren = represent

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