The German order of precedence is a symbolic hierarchy of officials in the Government of Germany used to direct protocol. It has no official status, but has been established in practical use. 1. * The Federal President (Bundespräsident) 2. * The President of the Bundestag (Bundestagspräsident) 3. * The Chancellor (Bundeskanzler) 4. * The President of the Federal Council (Bundesratspräsident), also acting as deputy to the President 5. * The President of the Federal Constitutional Court (Präsident des Bundesverfassungsgerichts)