GENERAL QUESTION · 70
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
In 1974, German Federal President Gustav Heinemann hands Helmut Schmidt the certificate of appointment as German Federal Chancellor. Which of the following is a task of the German Federal President?
Official German wording
Der deutsche Bundespräsident Gustav Heinemann gibt Helmut Schmidt 1974 die Ernennungsurkunde zum deutschen Bundeskanzler. Was gehört zu den Aufgaben der deutschen Bundespräsidentin/des deutschen Bundespräsidenten?
Answer options
- AHe/she conducts the business of government.
- BHe/she monitors the governing party.
- CHe/she selects the ministers.
- DHe/she proposes the Chancellor for election.Correct answer
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
For the “Leben in Deutschland” test, connect “He/she proposes the Chancellor for election.” with the meaning of the question. This is the answer marked as correct in the official key. “He/she conducts the business of government.” is not part of the solution and points to a different issue. Learn the key term together with the complete correct answer instead of memorising only its letter.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF