Question 42

Question 101 of 300Politics in a Democracy

Who decides on a new law in Germany?

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Correct answer to question 42: the parliament

Explanation

Laws in Germany are passed by parliament, namely the Bundestag, often with the consent of the Bundesrat. At state level the Landtage pass state laws; the government can only introduce bills, not enact laws itself.

The question in German, as it appears in the test

Wer beschließt in Deutschland ein neues Gesetz?

  1. die Regierung
  2. das Parlament
  3. die Gerichte
  4. die Polizei

Last updated: November 2026

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