GermanyAufgabe 88 · Politics in a democracy
The parliamentary opposition in the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag) …
In the exam (German)
Die parlamentarische Opposition im Deutschen Bundestag …
- akeeps a check on the government.kontrolliert die Regierung.Correct answer
- bdecides who becomes a federal minister.entscheidet, wer Bundesministerin/Bundesminister wird.
- cdecides who sits in the Federal Council (Bundesrat).bestimmt, wer im Bundesrat sitzt.
- dproposes the heads of government of the Länder.schlägt die Regierungschefinnen/Regierungschefs der Länder vor.
Why?
The opposition keeps a check on the government: it asks critical questions, makes its own proposals and can demand committees of inquiry. Who becomes a minister, on the other hand, is decided by the Chancellor. A strong opposition is important for democracy.
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In Germany, what is the name for the group formed by the members of one party in parliament?Correct answer:Fraktion
Wie nennt man in Deutschland die Vereinigung von Abgeordneten einer Partei im Parlament? — Fraktion
Aufgabe 90
The German federal states take part in federal legislation through …Correct answer:the Federal Council (Bundesrat).
Die deutschen Bundesländer wirken an der Gesetzgebung des Bundes mit durch … — den Bundesrat.
Aufgabe 91
In Germany, a change of government in a federal state can have an effect on federal politics. Governing becomes …Correct answer:more difficult if this changes the majority in the Federal Council (Bundesrat).
In Deutschland kann ein Regierungswechsel in einem Bundesland Auswirkungen auf die Bundespolitik haben. Das Regieren wird … — schwieriger, wenn dadurch die Mehrheit im Bundesrat verändert wird.
Aufgabe 92
What does the abbreviation CSU stand for in Germany?Correct answer:Christlich Soziale Union (Christian Social Union)
Was bedeutet die Abkürzung CSU in Deutschland? — Christlich Soziale Union
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