What is the main task of a judge in Germany? A judge …
Einbürgerungstest, question 142 German original
Was ist die Hauptaufgabe einer Richterin/
- vertritt Bürgerinnen und Bürger vor einem Gericht. represents citizens in court.
- arbeitet an einem Gericht und spricht Urteile. works at a court and passes judgments.
- ändert Gesetze. changes laws.
- betreut Jugendliche vor Gericht. looks after young people in court.
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Correct answer: arbeitet an einem Gericht und spricht Urteile. works at a court and passes judgments.
Why?
A judge hears cases in court and passes judgment. Under Article 97 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), judges are independent and subject only to the law. Laws are made by parliaments.
Key term: Richter = judge