In Deutschland sind Jugendliche ab 14 Jahren strafmündig. Das bedeutet: Jugendliche, die 14 Jahre und älter sind und gegen Strafgesetze verstoßen, …
Correct answer: A. are punished.
In German, as in the test
- werden bestraft. (richtige Antwort)
- werden wie Erwachsene behandelt.
- teilen die Strafe mit ihren Eltern.
- werden nicht bestraft.
English translation
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 …
- are punished. (Correct answer)
- are treated like adults.
- share the punishment with their parents.
- are not punished.
Why this is correct
From 14, young people can be punished for crimes. Until 18 (sometimes 21), youth criminal law (Jugendstrafrecht) applies, which focuses on education rather than punishment.