The German states take part in federal law-making through …
Einbürgerungstest, question 90 German original
Die deutschen Bundesländer wirken an der Gesetzgebung des Bundes mit durch …
- den Bundesrat. the Bundesrat (Federal Council).
- die Bundesversammlung. the Bundesversammlung (Federal Convention).
- den Bundestag. the Bundestag (Federal Parliament).
- die Bundesregierung. the Bundesregierung (Federal Government).
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Correct answer: den Bundesrat. the Bundesrat (Federal Council).
Why?
Under Article 50 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), the states take part in federal law-making through the Bundesrat (Federal Council). Members of the state governments sit in the Bundesrat, and some laws cannot come into force without its consent.
Key term: Bundesrat = Federal Council