What is Germany not?

Einbürgerungstest, question 34 German original

Was ist Deutschland nicht?

  1. eine Demokratie a democracy
  2. ein Rechtsstaat a state under the rule of law
  3. eine Monarchie a monarchy
  4. ein Sozialstaat a welfare state
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Correct answer: eine Monarchie a monarchy

Why?

Germany has no king or queen; its head of state is an elected Bundespräsident (Federal President). Under Article 20 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), Germany is a democratic and social federal state, and the state is bound by the rule of law.

Key term: Monarchie = monarchy

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