LeaderShip
The leader of the German government is a chancellor or prime minister. He or she is responsible for the basic guidelines and responsibilities for the government. The chancellor is elected by the people of Germany. There are 16 other smaller chancellors. The Federal Foreign minister is in charge of foreign policy and law. The Federal minister of Justice is head of the law and courts. The Federal Minister of Economics is charged with overseeing the economy and ensures the prosperity throughout the country.