In Germany, young people are criminally responsible from the age of 14. This means that young people aged 14 and over who break criminal law …
Einbürgerungstest, question 263 German original
In Deutschland sind Jugendliche ab 14 Jahren strafmündig. Das bedeutet: Jugendliche, die 14 Jahre und älter sind und gegen Strafgesetze verstoßen, …
- werden bestraft. are punished.
- werden wie Erwachsene behandelt. are treated like adults.
- teilen die Strafe mit ihren Eltern. share the punishment with their parents.
- werden nicht bestraft. are not punished.
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Correct answer: werden bestraft. are punished.
Why?
Children under 14 cannot be punished in Germany, even if they commit a crime. From 14, young people can be punished, but under special rules for young offenders rather than adult criminal law, with the focus on education.
Key term: strafmündig = criminally responsible