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There are 456 questions online so far. Each has its own page with the original German, an English translation and a note on why the right answer is right.
- Question 1 In Germany, people may speak out openly against the government because …
- Question 2 In Germany, until a child turns 14, the parents can decide whether at school the child takes part in …
- Question 4 Which right is one of the basic rights in Germany?
- Question 7 Which right is one of the basic rights guaranteed by the German constitution? The right to …
- Question 8 What is not in the German Grundgesetz (Basic Law)?
- Question 9 Which basic right applies in Germany only to foreigners? The basic right to …
- Question 10 What is compatible with the German Grundgesetz (Basic Law)?
- Question 12 A party in the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament) wants to abolish freedom of the press. Is that possible?
- Question 14 Freedom of expression in Germany means that I …
- Question 15 What does the German Grundgesetz (Basic Law) forbid?
- Question 16 When is freedom of expression restricted in Germany?
- Question 17 German laws prohibit …
- Question 18 Which basic right is guaranteed in Article 1 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law) of the Federal Republic of Germany?
- Question 19 What is meant by the right of “Freizügigkeit” in Germany?
- Question 33 Which statement is correct? In Germany …
- Question 243 Maik and Sybille want to hold a street demonstration with friends in the German town where they live. What do they have to do first?
- Question 262 What does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany?
- Question 274 In Germany, you have deliberately opened a letter addressed to someone else. What have you failed to respect?
- Question 277 A woman with a two-year-old child applies for a job in Germany. What is an example of discrimination? She does not get the job only because she …
- Question 278 A man who uses a wheelchair has applied for a job as a bookkeeper. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job only because he …
- Question 281 Two friends want to go to a public swimming pool in Germany. Both have dark skin and are refused entry for that reason. Which right is being violated in this situation? The right to …
- Question 289 A man with dark skin applies for a job as a waiter in a restaurant in Germany. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job only because …
- Question 292 People in Germany live by the principle of religious tolerance. What does that mean?
- Question 5 Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?
- Question 13 In parliament, the term “opposition” means …
- Question 20 A party in Germany aims to set up a dictatorship. That party is then …
- Question 28 Who elects the members of the Bundestag (Federal Parliament) in Germany?
- Question 30 Which of these is not a feature of our democracy?
- Question 31 In Germany, cooperation between parties to form a government is called …
- Question 41 Why is there more than one party in a democracy?
- Question 43 When can a party be banned in Germany?
- Question 44 Who can citizens in Germany not elect directly?
- Question 52 What does “Volkssouveränität” mean? All state authority comes from the …
- Question 61 What does “Volkssouveränität” mean?
- Question 62 When the parliament of a German state is elected, this is called …
- Question 73 The two largest Fraktionen (parliamentary groups) in the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament) are currently …
- Question 76 What does the abbreviation CDU stand for in Germany?
- Question 78 What does the abbreviation SPD stand for?
- Question 79 What does the abbreviation FDP stand for in Germany?
- Question 88 The parliamentary opposition in the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament) …
- Question 89 In Germany, what is the name for the group formed by a party’s members of parliament?
- Question 92 What does the abbreviation CSU stand for in Germany?
- Question 93 The more “second votes” a party receives in a Bundestag election, the …
- Question 94 From what age can you vote in elections to the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament)?
- Question 98 If members of the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament) switch to a different Fraktion (parliamentary group), …
- Question 103 What is called the “Ampelkoalition” in Germany? The cooperation …
- Question 105 What is one task of poll workers in Germany?
- Question 106 In Germany, volunteer poll workers help at elections. What is one task of poll workers?
- Question 107 For how many years is the Bundestag (Federal Parliament) in Germany elected?
- Question 108 In a Bundestag election in Germany, anyone may vote who …
- Question 109 How often are Bundestag elections normally held in Germany?
- Question 110 For how many years is the Bundestag (Federal Parliament) in Germany elected?
- Question 112 Elections in Germany are …
- Question 113 Elections in Germany are won by the party that …
- Question 114 Taking part in democratic elections in Germany is …
- Question 115 What does “aktives Wahlrecht” mean in Germany?
- Question 116 If you are allowed to vote in a Bundestag election in Germany, this is called …
- Question 117 What is the minimum percentage of second votes that parties must get in order to be elected to the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament)?
- Question 119 Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?
- Question 120 Germany’s electoral system is …
- Question 121 A party wants to get into the German Bundestag. But it needs a minimum share of the votes. This is called the …
- Question 122 Which principles apply to elections in Germany? Elections in Germany are …
- Question 123 What is the “5%-Hürde” in Germany?
- Question 124 The Bundestag election in Germany is the election of …
- Question 125 In a democracy, one function of regular elections is …
- Question 126 What do citizens in Germany who are entitled to vote receive before an election?
- Question 127 Why is there a 5 per cent threshold in the electoral law of the Federal Republic of Germany? It exists because …
- Question 128 Members of parliament who are elected by the citizens are called …
- Question 129 In Germany, the people elect …
- Question 130 Which ballot paper would be valid in a Bundestag election?
- Question 133 What is allowed in Bundestag (Federal Parliament) and Landtag (state parliament) elections in Germany?
- Question 230 The European Parliament is elected regularly, namely every …
- Question 232 Who is elected in the European elections?
- Question 282 Which honorary office must German citizens take on if they are asked to?
- Question 21 Which is the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany?
- Question 22 What form of state does Germany have?
- Question 24 How many states does the Federal Republic of Germany have?
- Question 25 Which of these is not a state of the Federal Republic of Germany?
- Question 26 Germany is …
- Question 27 Germany is …
- Question 29 Which animal is on the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany?
- Question 34 What is Germany not?
- Question 37 What are the heads of government of most German states called?
- Question 38 The Federal Republic of Germany is a democratic and social …
- Question 39 What does every German state have?
- Question 40 What are the opening words of the German national anthem?
- Question 42 Who passes a new law in Germany?
- Question 48 Which body is not one of Germany’s constitutional bodies?
- Question 49 Who decides school policy in Germany?
- Question 55 What does this picture show?
- Question 56 Which office is part of the municipal administration in Germany?
- Question 57 Who is usually elected President of the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament)?
- Question 58 Who appoints the ministers of the Bundesregierung (Federal Government) in Germany?
- Question 64 Today, the Federal Republic of Germany is divided into …
- Question 65 It is not one of the tasks of the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament) to …
- Question 67 What is mainly a task of the states in Germany?
- Question 69 The Federal Republic of Germany has a three-tier administrative structure. What is the lowest political tier called?
- Question 71 Where does the German Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor) spend most of their time? Most of the time, they are …
- Question 72 What is the name of the current German Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor)?
- Question 74 What is the parliament for the whole of Germany called?
- Question 75 What is the name of Germany’s current head of state?
- Question 77 What is the Bundeswehr?
- Question 81 Who elects the Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor) in Germany?
- Question 82 Who heads the German Bundeskabinett (Federal Cabinet)?
- Question 83 Who elects the German Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor)?
- Question 84 What is the main task of the German Bundespräsident (Federal President)? They …
- Question 85 Who makes up the German Bundesrat (Federal Council)?
- Question 86 Who elects the Bundespräsident (Federal President) in Germany?
- Question 87 Who is the head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany?
- Question 90 The German states take part in federal law-making through …
- Question 91 In Germany, a change of government in one state can affect federal politics. Governing becomes …
- Question 131 In Germany, a Bürgermeister is …
- Question 212 What is Germany’s full name?
- Question 214 What are the colours of the German flag?
- Question 221 Germany is a member of the Schengen Agreement. What does that mean?
- Question 222 Which country is a neighbour of Germany?
- Question 223 Which country is a neighbour of Germany?
- Question 224 What does the abbreviation EU stand for?
- Question 225 In which other country is there a large German-speaking population?
- Question 226 Which is the flag of the European Union?
- Question 227 Which country is a neighbour of Germany?
- Question 229 Which country is a neighbour of Germany?
- Question 231 What does the term “European integration” mean?
- Question 233 Which country is a neighbour of Germany?
- Question 234 Where is one of the seats of the European Parliament?
- Question 236 How many member states does the EU have today?
- Question 238 In which places does the European Parliament work?
- Question 3 Germany is a state under the rule of law. What does that mean?
- Question 6 What is the German constitution called?
- Question 11 What is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany called?
- Question 32 Which of these is not a branch of state authority in Germany?
- Question 51 It is not part of a democratic state under the rule of law that …
- Question 53 What does “Rechtsstaat” mean in Germany?
- Question 54 Which of these is not a branch of state authority in Germany?
- Question 60 In Germany, the Bundestag and the Bundesrat belong to the …
- Question 63 What is not part of the Exekutive (executive) in Germany?
- Question 80 Which court in Germany is responsible for interpreting the Grundgesetz?
- Question 136 In Germany, you go to the Arbeitsgericht (labour court) in the case of …
- Question 137 Which court in Germany deals with conflicts in the world of work?
- Question 138 What can I do in Germany if my employer has dismissed me unfairly?
- Question 139 When does a case come to court in Germany? When someone …
- Question 140 What does a Schöffe do in Germany? They …
- Question 141 In Germany, who advises people on legal matters and represents them in court?
- Question 142 What is the main task of a judge in Germany? A judge …
- Question 143 In Germany, a judge belongs to the …
- Question 144 In Germany, a judge belongs to the …
- Question 145 In Germany, state authority is divided. Which branch of state authority does a judge work for? For the …
- Question 146 In Germany, what is a proceeding before a court called?
- Question 147 What is the work of a judge in Germany?
- Question 148 What is one task of the police in Germany?
- Question 150 In Germany, a Gerichtsschöffe is …
- Question 263 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 …
- Question 276 What should you do if the person dealing with you at a German public authority treats you badly?
- Question 280 If you want to challenge an incorrect tax assessment in Germany, you have to …
- Question 283 What do you do if you receive an incorrect bill from a German public authority?
- Question 59 How many years ago did a Jewish community first exist in what is now Germany?
- Question 96 How can someone who denies the Holocaust be punished?
- Question 111 Which actions relating to the State of Israel are banned in Germany?
- Question 149 What is an example of antisemitic behaviour?
- Question 151 Who built the Wall in Berlin?
- Question 152 When were the National Socialists under Adolf Hitler in power in Germany?
- Question 153 What happened on 8 May 1945?
- Question 154 When did the Second World War end?
- Question 155 When were the National Socialists in power in Germany?
- Question 156 In which year did Hitler become Reichskanzler (Reich Chancellor)?
- Question 157 In 1933, the National Socialists under Adolf Hitler set up in Germany …
- Question 158 The Third Reich was a …
- Question 159 What did not exist in Germany during the National Socialist era?
- Question 160 Which war lasted from 1939 to 1945?
- Question 161 What characterised the Nazi state? A policy of …
- Question 162 Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg became known for …
- Question 163 In which year did the National Socialists destroy synagogues and Jewish shops in Germany?
- Question 164 What happened in Germany on 9 November 1938?
- Question 165 What was the name of the first Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor) of the Federal Republic of Germany?
- Question 166 At which demonstrations in Germany did people shout “Wir sind das Volk”?
- Question 167 Which countries were called the Allied occupying powers in Germany after the Second World War?
- Question 168 Which country was not one of the Allied occupying powers in Germany?
- Question 169 When was the Federal Republic of Germany founded?
- Question 170 What existed in Germany during the National Socialist era?
- Question 172 In which occupation zone was the DDR (East Germany) founded? In the …
- Question 173 The Federal Republic of Germany is a founding member of …
- Question 174 When was the DDR (East Germany) founded?
- Question 175 How many occupation zones were there in Germany after the Second World War?
- Question 176 How were Germany’s occupation zones divided up after 1945?
- Question 177 Which German city was divided into four sectors after the Second World War?
- Question 178 From June 1948 to May 1949, the people of West Berlin were supplied by an airlift. What was the reason for this?
- Question 179 How did the Second World War in Europe officially end?
- Question 180 The first Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor) of the Federal Republic of Germany was …
- Question 183 When was the “Wirtschaftswunder” in the Federal Republic of Germany?
- Question 184 On what legal basis was the State of Israel founded?
- Question 185 What did the term “Eiserner Vorhang” stand for? The sealing off …
- Question 186 In 1953 there was an uprising in the DDR (East Germany), which for a long time was commemorated by a public holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany. When was it?
- Question 187 Which German state had a black, red and gold flag with a hammer, a pair of compasses and a wreath of corn?
- Question 188 In which year was the Wall in Berlin built?
- Question 189 When did the DDR (East Germany) build the Wall in Berlin?
- Question 190 What does the abbreviation DDR stand for?
- Question 191 When was the Wall in Berlin opened to everyone?
- Question 192 Which of today’s German states used to be part of the DDR (East Germany)?
- Question 193 From 1961 to 1989, Berlin was …
- Question 194 On 3 October, Germany celebrates the Day of German …
- Question 195 Which of today’s German states used to be part of the DDR (East Germany)?
- Question 196 Why is the period in autumn 1989 in the DDR (East Germany) called “Die Wende”? During this period, the DDR changed politically …
- Question 197 Which of today’s German states used to be part of the DDR (East Germany)?
- Question 198 Which of today’s German states used to be part of the DDR (East Germany)?
- Question 199 In the DDR, the abbreviation “Stasi” meant …
- Question 200 Which of today’s German states used to be part of the DDR (East Germany)?
- Question 201 Which of the following lists contains only states that were part of the former DDR (East Germany)?
- Question 202 Which side did the DDR (East Germany) belong to in the Cold War?
- Question 203 What was the economic system of the DDR (East Germany) called?
- Question 204 How did the Federal Republic of Germany and the DDR (East Germany) become one state?
- Question 205 With the accession of the DDR (East Germany) to the Federal Republic of Germany, the new states now also belong to …
- Question 206 What do the so-called “Stolpersteine” in Germany commemorate?
- Question 207 Which military alliance was the DDR (East Germany) a member of?
- Question 208 What was the “Stasi”?
- Question 209 Which was the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic?
- Question 210 What happened in the DDR (East Germany) on 17 June 1953?
- Question 211 Which politician is associated with the “Eastern Treaties”?
- Question 215 Who is known as the “Chancellor of German Unity”?
- Question 217 During which period did the German Democratic Republic, the DDR (East Germany), exist?
- Question 218 How many states joined the Federal Republic of Germany at reunification in 1990?
- Question 219 The Federal Republic of Germany has had its present borders since …
- Question 220 27 January is an official day of remembrance in Germany. What does this day commemorate?
- Question 228 What is the accession of the DDR (East Germany) to the Federal Republic of Germany in 1990 commonly called?
- Question 237 In 2007, the 50th anniversary of the “Treaties of Rome” was celebrated. What were the treaties about?
- Question 239 Through which treaties did the Federal Republic of Germany join with other states to form the European Economic Community?
- Question 240 Since when have people in Germany paid in cash with the euro?
- Question 288 What is the basis of Germany’s special responsibility towards Israel?
- Question 298 Most migrants in the DDR (East Germany) came from …
- Question 299 Foreign workers recruited by the Federal Republic of Germany in the 1950s and 1960s were called …
- Question 300 From which country did the first Gastarbeiter (guest workers) come to the Federal Republic of Germany?
- Question 23 In Germany, most people in work are …
- Question 35 How does the German state finance social insurance?
- Question 36 Which measure provides social security in Germany?
- Question 45 Which type of insurance is long-term care insurance part of?
- Question 46 The German state has many tasks. Which of these is one of them?
- Question 47 The German state has many tasks. Which of these is not one of them?
- Question 50 The economic system in Germany is called …
- Question 66 Which cities have the largest Jewish communities in Germany?
- Question 68 Why does the state control the school system in Germany?
- Question 95 What applies to most children in Germany?
- Question 97 What do you pay automatically in Germany if you are in permanent employment?
- Question 99 Who pays for the social insurance schemes in Germany?
- Question 100 What is not part of statutory social insurance?
- Question 101 Trade unions are interest groups representing …
- Question 102 In the Federal Republic of Germany, how can someone be honoured for an outstanding achievement in politics, the economy, culture, intellectual life or social work? With the …
- Question 104 A woman in Germany loses her job. What must not be the reason for this dismissal?
- Question 118 Who may become a member of the roughly 40 Jewish Maccabi sports clubs?
- Question 132 Many people in Germany work ehrenamtlich in their free time. What does that mean?
- Question 134 There are plans to scrap the bus route you always take to work. What can you do to keep the bus route?
- Question 135 Whom do trade unions in Germany represent?
- Question 171 A social market economy means that the economy …
- Question 182 What is the Jewish house of prayer called?
- Question 213 How many residents does Germany have?
- Question 241 Ms Seger is having a baby. What does she have to do to receive Elterngeld?
- Question 242 Who decides whether a child in Germany goes to Kindergarten?
- Question 244 Which school-leaving qualification do you normally need to start studying at a university in Germany?
- Question 245 Who is not allowed to live together as a couple in Germany?
- Question 246 At what age do you legally become an adult in Germany?
- Question 247 A woman is pregnant. Shortly before and after the birth of her child, the law gives her special protection. What is this protection called?
- Question 248 In Germany, bringing up children is above all the task of …
- Question 249 Who is mainly responsible for bringing up children in Germany?
- Question 250 In Germany, you have the best chance of a well-paid job if you …
- Question 251 If you hit a child in Germany, …
- Question 252 In Germany …
- Question 253 Where do you have to register when you move house in Germany?
- Question 254 In Germany, married couples may get divorced. In most cases they first have to observe the “Trennungsjahr”. What does that mean?
- Question 255 In Germany, parents who have problems bringing up their children can get help from the …
- Question 256 A married couple wants to open a restaurant in Germany. What do they definitely need?
- Question 257 An adult woman in Germany wants to go back and get her Abitur. She can do this at …
- Question 258 What is the Jugendamt allowed to do in Germany?
- Question 259 The Berufsinformationszentrum (BIZ) at the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) in Germany helps with …
- Question 260 In Germany, a child at school has …
- Question 261 A 30-year-old man in Germany wants to go back and get his Abitur. Where can he do this? At …
- Question 264 At which festival do people in Germany wear colourful costumes and masks?
- Question 265 Where do you have to go first in Germany if you want to get married?
- Question 266 When do the legal night-time quiet hours begin in Germany?
- Question 267 A young woman in Germany, aged 22, lives with her boyfriend. Her parents do not approve, because they do not like the boyfriend. What can the parents do?
- Question 268 A young woman wants to get her driving licence. She is worried about the test because German is not her native language. Which statement is correct?
- Question 269 In Germany, from the age of three until they start school, children are entitled to …
- Question 270 The Volkshochschule in Germany is an institution …
- Question 271 What is a Christmas custom in Germany?
- Question 272 Which way of living is not allowed in Germany?
- Question 273 If you have problems bringing up your children in Germany, you go …
- Question 275 What do you need for a divorce in Germany?
- Question 279 Most blocks of rented flats in Germany have a “Hausordnung”. What does such a “Hausordnung” contain? It sets out …
- Question 284 The skills you need for work will change very quickly in future. What can you do?
- Question 285 Ms Frost works as a permanent employee in an office. What does she not have to pay out of her salary?
- Question 286 Which body in a company helps employees with problems with their employer?
- Question 287 You want to leave your job at a company in Germany. What do you have to bear in mind?
- Question 290 You have bought a television in Germany. When you unpack it at home, it does not work. The television is broken. What can you do?
- Question 291 Why do you have to state on your tax return in Germany whether or not you belong to a church? Because …
- Question 293 What is an Easter custom in Germany?
- Question 294 Pentecost is a …
- Question 295 Which religion has shaped European and German culture?
- Question 296 In Germany, the last four weeks before Christmas are called …
- Question 297 From which country have most migrants come to Germany?
- Baden-Württemberg
- Bayern (Bavaria)
- Berlin
- Brandenburg
- Bremen
- Hamburg
- Hessen (Hesse)
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania)
- Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony)
- Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate)
- Saarland
- Sachsen (Saxony)
- Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt)
- Schleswig-Holstein
- Thüringen (Thuringia)