The Federal Republic of Germany has a three-tier administrative structure. What is the lowest political tier called?
Einbürgerungstest, question 69 German original
Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland hat einen dreistufigen Verwaltungsaufbau. Wie heißt die unterste politische Stufe?
- Stadträte City councils
- Landräte District administrators
- Gemeinden Municipalities
- Bezirksämter District offices
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Correct answer: Gemeinden Municipalities
Why?
The lowest political tier is made up of the municipalities, with the states above them and the federation at the top. City councils and district administrators belong to local government but are not a tier of their own, and district offices exist in large cities such as Berlin and Hamburg.
Key term: Gemeinde = municipality