The correct answer is:
represents the country.
repräsentiert das Land.
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Quick explanation
The Federal President’s main task is to represent the country.
Why is this correct?
The President represents Germany at home and abroad; the country is governed by the federal government.
Background
The Federal President is the head of state. The President represents Germany under international law, receives state guests, visits other countries and gives important speeches, for example on days of remembrance. The President signs laws and checks that they have been passed properly, and appoints the Chancellor, ministers, federal judges and civil servants. But the President has little political power in everyday politics – the Basic Law deliberately arranged it this way after the experience of the Weimar Republic.
Why are the other answers wrong?
The country is governed by the federal government headed by the Chancellor. Laws are usually drafted by ministries or members of parliament and passed by parliament. Compliance with laws is monitored by authorities, the police and above all the courts.
Memory tip
President = represents; Chancellor = governs.
Legal basis: Art. 59 Basic Law (GG) ↗, Art. 82 Basic Law (GG) ↗
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