In Germany, who advises people on legal matters and represents them in court?

Einbürgerungstest, question 141 German original

Wer berät in Deutschland Personen bei Rechtsfragen und vertritt sie vor Gericht?

  1. eine Rechtsanwältin/ein Rechtsanwalt a lawyer
  2. eine Richterin/ein Richter a judge
  3. eine Schöffin/ein Schöffe a Schöffe (lay judge)
  4. eine Staatsanwältin/ein Staatsanwalt a public prosecutor
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Correct answer: eine Rechtsanwältin/ein Rechtsanwalt a lawyer

Why?

A lawyer, in German Rechtsanwalt, gives legal advice and represents clients in court. Judges decide cases, with a Schöffe (lay judge) sitting alongside them in some trials. Public prosecutors bring charges on behalf of the state.

Key term: Rechtsanwalt = lawyer

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