The correct answer is:
the Federal Chancellor.
der Bundeskanzler / die Bundeskanzlerin.
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Quick explanation
The federal cabinet is led by the Federal Chancellor.
Why is this correct?
The Chancellor determines the general guidelines of policy and conducts the business of the federal government (Article 65).
Background
The federal cabinet is the federal government: the Federal Chancellor and the federal ministers. It usually meets once a week in the Chancellery. The Chancellor has the so-called authority to set policy guidelines – setting the broad political direction. Within this direction, each minister runs their own ministry independently.
Why are the other answers wrong?
The President of the Bundestag chairs the sessions of the Bundestag, and the President of the Bundesrat those of the Bundesrat. The Federal President is the head of state but is not part of the government and does not lead the cabinet.
Memory tip
Chancellor = head of the government and the cabinet.
Legal basis: Art. 65 Basic Law (GG) ↗
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