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📌 Question

In 1974, the German Federal President Gustav Heinemann gives Helmut Schmidt the certificate of appointment as German Chancellor. What are the tasks of the German Federal President?

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📝 Options:

🔘 A) He/she conducts the business of government.

🔘 B) He/she controls the ruling party.

🔘 C) He/she selects the ministers.

🔘 D) He/she proposes the Chancellor for election.

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💡 Correct Answer: d

📖Explanation: The German Federal President is the head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany and primarily fulfils representative and constitutional tasks. His duties include the appointment and dismissal of federal ministers, the nomination of the Federal Chancellor for election, the signing of laws and the representation of Germany at home and abroad. In 1974, Federal President Gustav Heinemann presented Helmut Schmidt with the certificate of appointment as Federal Chancellor, which illustrates the important role of the Federal President in the German political system.

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