The fundamentals of the cabinet's organization as well as the method of its election and appointment as well as the procedure for its dismissal are set down in articles 62 through 69 of the Grundgesetz (the Basic Law).
Kaum fundamental dari organisasi kabinet serta metode pemilihannya dan pemilihan dan pelantikan serta prosedur pelengserannya diatur dalam pasal 62 sampai 69 dari Grundgesetz (Hukum Dasar).