Who decides on a new law in Germany?
Pick an answer
Correct!
Not quite. The correct answer is marked in green.
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?
Last updated: November 2026