83. Who elects the Federal Chancellor of Germany?

Answer options

1. the people
2. the Federal Convention
3. the Bundestag
4. the Federal Government

Explanation

Under Article 63 of the Basic Law, the Federal Chancellor is elected by the Bundestag upon the proposal of the Federal President by an absolute majority of its members (the ‘Chancellor’s majority’). This procedure entrenches the parliamentary character of the system and ties government formation to stable legislative majorities. In light of Weimar-era instability, Article 67 adds the constructive vote of no confidence, permitting removal only if a successor is elected simultaneously, thereby securing executive stability.