AustriaDemokratie 56 · Democracy and the Republic's core principles
What is the task of the Federal Council (Bundesrat)?
In the exam (German)
Welche Aufgabe hat der Bundesrat?
- aIt represents the interests of the federal states in federal law-making.Er vertritt die Interessen der Bundesländer bei der Gesetzgebung des Bundes.Correct answer
- bIt passes the state laws for all nine federal states together.Er beschließt die Landesgesetze für alle neun Bundesländer gemeinsam.
- cIt runs the district administration authorities and the offices of all nine state governments.Er leitet die Bezirkshauptmannschaften und die Ämter aller neun Landesregierungen.
- dIt elects the mayors of the larger cities.Er wählt die Bürgermeisterinnen und Bürgermeister der größeren Städte.
Why?
The Federal Council is the chamber of the federal states in Parliament. Its members are sent by the state parliaments (Landtage) and take part in making federal laws.
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