The correct answer is:
an independent government
eine eigene Regierung
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Quick explanation
Every federal state has its own government.
Why is this correct?
Foreign policy, the army and currency are matters for the federation or the EU; but each state has its own government and parliament.
Background
Each of the 16 federal states has its own government, its own parliament (usually called Landtag) and its own constitution. The state government is responsible, for example, for schools, the police and universities. In most states it is headed by a Minister-President.
Why are the other answers wrong?
Foreign policy, defence and currency are matters for the federation or the EU. The Bundeswehr is Germany’s only army, there is a foreign minister only at federal level, and people pay with the euro throughout Germany.
Memory tip
Foreign policy, the army and money are federal matters – but every state has a government.
Legal basis: Art. 30 Basic Law (GG) ↗
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