In Germany, a judge belongs to the …
Einbürgerungstest, question 144 German original
Eine Richterin/
- vollziehenden Gewalt. executive power.
- rechtsprechenden Gewalt. judicial power.
- planenden Gewalt. planning power.
- gesetzgebenden Gewalt. legislative power.
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Correct answer: rechtsprechenden Gewalt. judicial power.
Why?
Under Article 92 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), judicial power is vested in the judges; this is the Judikative (judiciary). Executive power lies with the government and administration, and legislative power with parliament. There is no planning power among the branches of the state.
Key term: Judikative = judiciary