What is one task of the police in Germany?

Einbürgerungstest, question 148 German original

Was ist eine Aufgabe der Polizei in Deutschland?

  1. das Land zu verteidigen to defend the country
  2. die Bürgerinnen und Bürger abzuhören to listen in on citizens
  3. die Gesetze zu beschließen to pass the laws
  4. die Einhaltung von Gesetzen zu überwachen to make sure that laws are obeyed
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Correct answer: die Einhaltung von Gesetzen zu überwachen to make sure that laws are obeyed

Why?

The police make sure that laws are obeyed and protect people from danger. Defending the country is the job of the Bundeswehr (German armed forces), and laws are passed by parliament.

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