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459. What is the official title of the head of government in Thuringia?

Official German wording

Wie nennt man den Regierungschef / die Regierungschefin in Thüringen?

  1. Erster Minister / Erste Ministerin
  2. Premierminister / Premierministerin
  3. Bürgermeister / Bürgermeisterin
  4. Ministerpräsident / Ministerpräsidentin

Answer options

  1. First Minister (male/female)
  2. Prime Minister (male/female)
  3. Mayor (male/female)
  4. Minister-President (male/female)

Correct answer

Minister-President (male/female)

Explanation

In the German Länder, the head of government is constitutionally titled Minister-President, including in the Free State of Thuringia (Constitution of the Free State of Thuringia). He or she is elected by the Landtag, directs the state government, sets the policy guidelines (Richtlinienkompetenz), and appoints ministers, within the framework of federal state autonomy guaranteed by the Basic Law (Arts. 20, 28). Terms like “Prime Minister” or “First Minister” are not used in German public law, while “Mayor” refers to municipal executives. The title reflects 19th-century Länder traditions and the legal status of the Land as a constituent state.

Official sources

The German questions come from the original BAMF catalog for the Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland. Translations and explanations are study aids; verify legal details in the official sources.