The parliamentary opposition in the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament) …
Einbürgerungstest, question 88 German original
Die parlamentarische Opposition im Deutschen Bundestag …
- kontrolliert die Regierung. scrutinises the government.
- entscheidet, wer Bundesministerin/
Bundesminister wird. decides who becomes a federal minister. - bestimmt, wer im Bundesrat sitzt. determines who sits in the Bundesrat (Federal Council).
- schlägt die Regierungschefinnen/
Regierungschefs der Länder vor. proposes the heads of government of the states.
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Correct answer: kontrolliert die Regierung. scrutinises the government.
Why?
The opposition is made up of the members of parliament whose parties are not in government. Its job is to scrutinise and criticise the government, for example by asking questions in parliament and putting forward its own proposals. Ministers are chosen by the Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor), and the heads of the state governments are elected by the state parliaments.
Key term: Opposition = opposition