What is not part of the Exekutive (executive) in Germany?
Einbürgerungstest, question 63 German original
Was gehört in Deutschland nicht zur Exekutive?
- die Polizei the police
- die Gerichte the courts
- das Finanzamt the Finanzamt (tax office)
- die Ministerien the ministries
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Correct answer: die Gerichte the courts
Why?
The Exekutive (executive) carries out the laws: it includes the government, the ministries, the police and authorities such as the Finanzamt (tax office). The courts belong to the Judikative (judiciary) and are independent of the executive.
Key term: Exekutive = executive