GermanyAufgabe 84 · Politics in a democracy
What is the main task of the German Federal President? He/she …
In the exam (German)
Welche Hauptaufgabe hat die deutsche Bundespräsidentin/der deutsche Bundespräsident? Sie/Er …
- agoverns the country.regiert das Land.
- bdrafts the laws.entwirft die Gesetze.
- crepresents the country.repräsentiert das Land.Correct answer
- dmakes sure that the laws are obeyed.überwacht die Einhaltung der Gesetze.
Why?
The Federal President (Bundespräsidentin or Bundespräsident) is the head of state and represents Germany at home and abroad, for example on state visits. The country is governed by the federal government, and laws are drafted by the government and parliament. The head of state does sign the laws, but whether they are obeyed is checked by the police, the authorities and the courts.
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