Warum kontrolliert der Staat in Deutschland das Schulwesen?
Correct answer: D. because it is its task under the Basic Law
In German, as in the test
- weil es in Deutschland nur staatliche Schulen gibt
- weil alle Schülerinnen und Schüler einen Schulabschluss haben müssen
- weil es in den Bundesländern verschiedene Schulen gibt
- weil es nach dem Grundgesetz seine Aufgabe ist (richtige Antwort)
English translation
Why does the state supervise the school system in Germany?
- because there are only state schools in Germany
- because all pupils must have a school-leaving certificate
- because there are different schools in the federal states
- because it is its task under the Basic Law (Correct answer)
Why this is correct
Article 7 of the Basic Law places the entire school system under the supervision of the state. Private schools also exist, but the state supervises them too.