The correct answer is:
Forming the federal cabinet.
das Bundeskabinett zu bilden.
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Quick explanation
Forming the federal cabinet is not a task of the Bundestag.
Why is this correct?
The Chancellor selects the ministers; they are appointed by the Federal President.
Background
The Bundestag has three main tasks: it passes laws and can introduce bills itself, it scrutinises the federal government, and it elects the Federal Chancellor (Article 63). The cabinet – the federal government made up of the Chancellor and ministers – is put together by the Chancellor. The Federal President appoints the ministers on the Chancellor’s proposal.
Why are the other answers wrong?
Drafting laws, scrutinising the government and electing the Chancellor are tasks of the Bundestag. Scrutiny happens, for example, through question time, parliamentary questions and committees of inquiry.
Memory tip
The Bundestag elects the Chancellor – the Chancellor forms the cabinet.
Legal basis: Art. 63 Basic Law (GG) ↗, Art. 64 Basic Law (GG) ↗
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