Which of these is not a branch of state authority in Germany?
Einbürgerungstest, question 32 German original
Was ist keine staatliche Gewalt in Deutschland?
- Gesetzgebung Legislation
- Regierung Government
- Presse The press
- Rechtsprechung The administration of justice
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Correct answer: Presse The press
Why?
Under the separation of powers, state authority is divided into law-making, executive power and the administration of justice by the courts; the government belongs to the executive branch. The press is not part of the state. A free press scrutinises the state from the outside.
Key term: Gewaltenteilung = separation of powers