#37Wie werden die Regierungschefs / Regierungschefinnen der meisten Bundesländer in Deutschland genannt?
What are the heads of government in most federal states in Germany called?
Quick Controls
The correct answer is:
Minister President
Ministerpräsident/ Ministerpräsidentin
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Quick explanation
In most federal states, the head of government is called Minister-President.
Why is this correct?
This applies to the 13 territorial states; in the city states of Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen the office is called mayor.
Background
In 13 of the 16 federal states, the head of government is called Minister-President (Ministerpräsident or Ministerpräsidentin). They are elected by the state parliament and lead the state government. The three city states use other titles: in Berlin the office is called Governing Mayor, in Hamburg First Mayor and in Bremen President of the Senate.
Why are the other answers wrong?
Prime Minister is the title of the British head of government, First Minister that of Scotland or Wales. In the city states of Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen, senators are the members of the state government – something like state ministers, not the heads.
Memory tip
State = Minister-President; federation = Federal Chancellor.
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