Who makes up the German Bundesrat (Federal Council)?
Einbürgerungstest, question 85 German original
Wer bildet den deutschen Bundesrat?
- die Abgeordneten des Bundestages the members of the Bundestag (Federal Parliament)
- die Ministerinnen und Minister der Bundesregierung the ministers of the Bundesregierung (Federal Government)
- die Regierungsvertreter der Bundesländer the government representatives of the states
- die Parteimitglieder the party members
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Correct answer: die Regierungsvertreter der Bundesländer the government representatives of the states
Why?
The Bundesrat (Federal Council) is made up of members of the state governments and is not elected by the people. Each state has three to six votes, depending on its population. Through the Bundesrat, the states take part in making federal laws.
Key term: Bundesrat = Federal Council