German Bundestag Overview 2024

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What principle does the construction of the new building in the Bundestag aim to follow?

Increase the height of existing buildings

Ensure the height and cubic volume match the Marie-Elisabeth Lüders Building (correct)

Replace timber with non-renewable resources

Utilize only artificial materials

How is the timber used in the new construction meant to be compensated?

Through the planting of new trees that will absorb CO2 (correct)

By using alternative building materials that do not require timber

By importing timber from other countries

By recycling existing materials from other buildings

What unique feature characterizes the facade of the new building?

Colored panels that provide distinctive accents (correct)

It has unpainted wooden panels

It is entirely made of glass

A minimalist design without any colors

What is the approximate generating area of the photovoltaic panels installed on the roof?

590 square metres Signup and view all the answers

How many visitors approximately visit the Reichstag Building and other Bundestag buildings each year?

3 million Signup and view all the answers

What type of services does the Visitors' Service of the German Bundestag offer to guests?

Architectural and art-focused tours, including plenary sittings Signup and view all the answers

During which time does the Bundestag offer lectures in the plenary chamber?

When it is not sitting Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the new building helps it to integrate into its surrounding environment?

The height and cubic volume matching existing buildings Signup and view all the answers

What is required before the legislative process can begin in the Bundestag?

A legislative initiative Signup and view all the answers

Which group is responsible for enacting federal laws in Germany?

The Bundestag Signup and view all the answers

How many members in the Bundestag have a doctorate?

118 Signup and view all the answers

What types of professionals are represented in the Bundestag, according to the statistics?

Professionals from multiple fields including law, teaching, and medicine Signup and view all the answers

What does the raised section of floor in the multi-faith worship room indicate?

Where east is located Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of seats held by the CDU/CSU in the Bundestag?

207 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Bundestag is true?

It requires several individual steps before a law can come into force. Signup and view all the answers

How many seats does the Left Party grouping hold in the Bundestag?

28 Signup and view all the answers

What is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:00?

Plenary sitting Signup and view all the answers

What event is noted to occur at 15:00 on Thursday?

Preparation for the sitting Signup and view all the answers

What is happening at 18:00 on Tuesday?

Continuation of committee meeting Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is taking place at 11:00 on Wednesday?

Plenary sitting Signup and view all the answers

What is typically included in conversations during political talks on Tuesday evening?

Panel discussions and lectures Signup and view all the answers

What activity is scheduled from 12:00 to 13:00 on Thursday?

Debate on a matter of topical interest Signup and view all the answers

At what time does office work begin on Monday?

9:00 Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the 14:00 slot on Wednesday?

Question Time Signup and view all the answers

Which meeting takes place at 16:00 on Thursday?

Group meeting of working parties Signup and view all the answers

When is the group of visitors from the constituency scheduled on Thursday?

13:00 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

German Bundestag Information

The German Bundestag is the only directly elected body of the German state
It is the supreme constitutional organ of the Federal Republic of Germany
All state authority is derived from the people
Parliamentary elections happen every four years
The Bundestag makes federal laws
It elects the Chancellor
It scrutinizes the government
It has members of parliament
It has main organs and other bodies
It has parliamentary buildings, including the Reichstag Building, the Paul Löbe Building, the Marie-Elisabeth Lüders Building, the Jakob Kaiser Building, and the Luisenblock West Building
It has a website for downloading and ordering information materials (www.btg-bestellservice.de/informationsmaterial/55/56)
It has a website (www.bundestag.de/en)
The current version of the publication document is from 2024
The 20th electoral term is covered in this publication

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Discover the functions and significance of the German Bundestag, Germany's supreme constitutional organ. Explore its role in federal laws, government oversight, and its electoral process. This quiz covers essential aspects including the parliamentary elections and key buildings.