In Germany, a change of government in a federal state can have an impact on federal politics. Governing becomes...
Go to Web App →- A. more difficult if the majority in the Bundestag changes as a result.
- B. easier if this brings new parties into the Federal Council.
- C. more difficult if this changes the majority in the Federal Council.
- D. easier if it is a rich federal state.
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more difficult if this changes the majority in the Federal Council.
The correct answer is: “more difficult if this changes the majority in the Federal Council.” The Bundesrat is the constitutional body through which the 16 German federal states participate in federal legislation. He can block or demand changes to laws that affect country interests. This question is part of the official naturalization test “Living in Germany” from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and is a prerequisite for German citizenship.