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General questions (1–300)

Living in a democracy

  1. 1In Germany, people may openly criticise the government because …
  2. 3Germany is a state under the rule of law (Rechtsstaat). What does that mean?
  3. 4Which right is one of the basic rights in Germany?
  4. 5Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?
  5. 6What is the German constitution called?
  6. 7Which right is one of the basic rights guaranteed by the German constitution? The right to …
  7. 8What is not in Germany's Basic Law?
  8. 9Which basic right in Germany applies only to foreigners? The basic right to …
  9. 10What is compatible with the German Basic Law?
  10. 11What is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany called?
  11. 12A party in the German Bundestag wants to abolish freedom of the press. Is that possible?
  12. 13In parliament, the term "opposition" means …
  13. 14Freedom of expression in Germany means that I …
  14. 15What does the German Basic Law prohibit?
  15. 16When is freedom of expression restricted in Germany?
  16. 17German law prohibits …
  17. 18Which basic right is guaranteed in Article 1 of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  18. 19What is meant by the right to "freedom of movement" (Freizügigkeit) in Germany?
  19. 20A party in Germany aims to set up a dictatorship. It is then …
  20. 21Which is the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  21. 22What form of state does Germany have?
  22. 24How many federal states does the Federal Republic of Germany have?
  23. 25Which of these is not a federal state of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  24. 26Germany is …
  25. 27Germany is …
  26. 28In Germany, who elects the members of the Bundestag?
  27. 29Which animal is on the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  28. 30What is not a feature of our democracy?
  29. 31In Germany, parties working together to form a government is called …
  30. 32What is not a branch of state power in Germany?
  31. 33Which statement is correct? In Germany …
  32. 34What is Germany not?
  33. 35How does the German state finance social insurance?
  34. 36Which of these provides social security in Germany?
  35. 37What are the heads of government of most German federal states called?
  36. 38The Federal Republic of Germany is a democratic and social …
  37. 39What does every German federal state have?
  38. 40What are the first words of the German national anthem?
  39. 41Why is there more than one party in a democracy?
  40. 42Who passes a new law in Germany?
  41. 43When can a party be banned in Germany?
  42. 44As a citizen in Germany, whom can you not elect directly?
  43. 45Which type of insurance does long-term care insurance (Pflegeversicherung) belong to?
  44. 46The German state has many tasks. Which task is one of them?
  45. 47The German state has many tasks. Which task is not one of them?
  46. 48Which body is not one of Germany's constitutional bodies?
  47. 49Who decides school policy in Germany?
  48. 50Germany's economic system is called …
  49. 51In a democratic state under the rule of law, it is not acceptable that …
  50. 52What does "sovereignty of the people" (Volkssouveränität) mean? All state authority comes from …
  51. 53What does "Rechtsstaat" (state under the rule of law) mean in Germany?
  52. 54What is not a branch of state power in Germany?
  53. 55What does this picture show?
  54. 56Which office in Germany is part of the municipal administration?
  55. 57Who is usually elected President of the German Bundestag?
  56. 58Who appoints the ministers of the federal government in Germany?
  57. 60In Germany, the Bundestag and the Bundesrat belong to the …
  58. 61What does "sovereignty of the people" (Volkssouveränität) mean?
  59. 62When the parliament of a German federal state is elected, this is called …
  60. 63What is not part of the executive in Germany?
  61. 64Today, the Federal Republic of Germany is divided into …
  62. 65It is not one of the tasks of the German Bundestag to …
  63. 67In Germany, what is mainly a task of the federal states?
  64. 69The Federal Republic of Germany has three levels of administration. What is the lowest political level called?
  65. 70In 1974, German Federal President Gustav Heinemann hands Helmut Schmidt his certificate of appointment as Federal Chancellor. Which of these is a task of the German Federal President?
  66. 71Where does the German Federal Chancellor spend most of their time? Most of the time, they are …
  67. 72What is the name of Germany's current Federal Chancellor?
  68. 73The two largest parliamentary groups in the German Bundestag are currently …
  69. 74What is the parliament for the whole of Germany called?
  70. 75What is the name of Germany's current head of state?
  71. 76What does the abbreviation CDU stand for in Germany?
  72. 77What is the Bundeswehr?
  73. 78What does the abbreviation SPD stand for?
  74. 79What does the abbreviation FDP stand for in Germany?
  75. 80Which court in Germany is responsible for interpreting the Basic Law?
  76. 81Who elects the Federal Chancellor in Germany?
  77. 82Who leads the German federal cabinet?
  78. 83Who elects the German Federal Chancellor?
  79. 84What is the main task of the German Federal President? They …
  80. 85Who makes up the German Bundesrat?
  81. 86Who elects the Federal President in Germany?
  82. 87Who is the head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  83. 88The parliamentary opposition in the German Bundestag …
  84. 89In Germany, what is the group of members of parliament from one party called?
  85. 90The German federal states take part in federal law-making through …
  86. 91In Germany, a change of government in a federal state can affect federal politics. Governing becomes …
  87. 92What does the abbreviation CSU stand for in Germany?
  88. 93The more "second votes" (Zweitstimmen) a party receives in a federal election, the …
  89. 94From what age can you vote in elections to the German Bundestag?
  90. 97What do you pay automatically in Germany if you have a permanent job?
  91. 98If members of the German Bundestag change their parliamentary group, …
  92. 99Who pays for social insurance in Germany?
  93. 100What is not part of the statutory social insurance?
  94. 102In the Federal Republic of Germany, how can you be honoured for special achievements in the political, economic, cultural, intellectual or social field? With the …
  95. 103What is called a "traffic light coalition" (Ampelkoalition) in Germany? The cooperation of …
  96. 105What is one task of election helpers in Germany?
  97. 106In Germany, volunteer election helpers help with elections. What is one of their tasks?
  98. 107For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany?
  99. 108In a federal election in Germany, anyone may vote who …
  100. 109How often are there normally federal elections in Germany?
  101. 110For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany?
  102. 112Elections in Germany are …
  103. 113In Germany, the party that wins an election is the one that …
  104. 114Taking part in democratic elections in Germany is …
  105. 115What does "active right to vote" (aktives Wahlrecht) mean in Germany?
  106. 116If you are allowed to vote in a federal election in Germany, this is called …
  107. 117What minimum percentage of second votes must parties receive to be elected to the German Bundestag?
  108. 119Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?
  109. 120Germany's electoral system is …
  110. 121A party wants to enter the German Bundestag, but it needs a minimum share of the votes. This is called …
  111. 122Which principle do elections in Germany follow? Elections in Germany are …
  112. 123What is the "5% threshold" in Germany?
  113. 124The federal election (Bundestagswahl) in Germany is the election of …
  114. 125In a democracy, one function of regular elections is …
  115. 126What do citizens entitled to vote in Germany receive before an election?
  116. 127Why is there a 5% threshold in the electoral law of the Federal Republic of Germany? It exists because …
  117. 128Members of parliament elected by the citizens are called …
  118. 129In Germany, the people elect …
  119. 130Which ballot paper would be valid in a federal election? (Based on the Federal Electoral Regulations, BWO, Annex 26)
  120. 131In Germany, a mayor (Bürgermeisterin/Bürgermeister) is …
  121. 133What is allowed in federal and state elections in Germany?
  122. 134The bus route you always take to work is going to be cut. What can you do to keep it?
  123. 136In Germany, you go to the labour court (Arbeitsgericht) in the case of …
  124. 137Which court in Germany is responsible for conflicts at work?
  125. 139When is there a trial in court in Germany? When someone …
  126. 140What does a lay judge (Schöffin/Schöffe) do in Germany? They …
  127. 141In Germany, who advises people on legal matters and represents them in court?
  128. 142What is the main task of a judge in Germany? A judge …
  129. 143In Germany, a judge belongs to the …
  130. 144In Germany, a judge belongs to the …
  131. 145In Germany, state power is divided. For which branch of state power does a judge work? For the …
  132. 146In Germany, what are proceedings before a court called?
  133. 147What is the work of a judge in Germany?
  134. 148What is one task of the police in Germany?
  135. 150In Germany, a lay judge (Gerichtsschöffin/Gerichtsschöffe) is …
  136. 171A social market economy means that the economy …
  137. 212What is Germany's full name?
  138. 214What are the colours of the German flag?
  139. 216Which symbol can be seen in the plenary chamber of the German Bundestag?
  140. 243Maik and Sybille want to hold a street demonstration with friends in the German town where they live. What do they have to do first?

History and responsibility

  1. 59How many years ago was there a Jewish community on the territory of present-day Germany for the first time?
  2. 66Which cities have the largest Jewish communities in Germany?
  3. 96How can someone who denies the Holocaust be punished?
  4. 111Which actions relating to the State of Israel are prohibited in Germany?
  5. 118Who may become a member of the roughly 40 Jewish Maccabi sports clubs?
  6. 149What is an example of antisemitic behaviour?
  7. 151Who built the wall in Berlin?
  8. 152When were the National Socialists under Adolf Hitler in power in Germany?
  9. 153What happened on 8 May 1945?
  10. 154When did the Second World War end?
  11. 155When were the National Socialists in power in Germany?
  12. 156In which year did Hitler become Reich Chancellor?
  13. 157In 1933, the National Socialists under Adolf Hitler established in Germany …
  14. 158The "Third Reich" (Drittes Reich) was a …
  15. 159What did not exist in Germany during the Nazi era?
  16. 160Which war lasted from 1939 to 1945?
  17. 161What characterised the Nazi state? A policy of …
  18. 162Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg became known for …
  19. 163In which year did the National Socialists destroy synagogues and Jewish shops in Germany?
  20. 164What happened in Germany on 9 November 1938?
  21. 165What was the name of the first Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  22. 166At which demonstrations in Germany did people shout "We are the people" (Wir sind das Volk)?
  23. 167Which countries were called the "Allied occupying powers" in Germany after the Second World War?
  24. 168Which country was not an "Allied occupying power" in Germany?
  25. 169When was the Federal Republic of Germany founded?
  26. 170What existed in Germany during the Nazi era?
  27. 172In which occupation zone was the GDR founded? In the …
  28. 173The Federal Republic of Germany is a founding member of …
  29. 174When was the GDR founded?
  30. 175How many occupation zones were there in Germany after the Second World War?
  31. 176How were Germany's occupation zones divided after 1945?
  32. 177Which German city was divided into four sectors after the Second World War?
  33. 178From June 1948 to May 1949, the people of West Berlin were supplied by an airlift. What was the reason?
  34. 179How did the Second World War officially end in Europe?
  35. 180The first Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany was …
  36. 181What did Willy Brandt want to express when he knelt in 1970 in the former Jewish ghetto in Warsaw?
  37. 182What is a Jewish house of prayer called?
  38. 183When was the "economic miracle" (Wirtschaftswunder) in the Federal Republic of Germany?
  39. 184On what legal basis was the State of Israel founded?
  40. 185What did the term "Iron Curtain" stand for? For the sealing-off …
  41. 186In 1953 there was an uprising in the GDR, which for a long time was remembered with a public holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany. When was that?
  42. 187Which German state had a black, red and gold flag with a hammer, a pair of compasses and a wreath of ears of grain?
  43. 188In which year was the wall in Berlin built?
  44. 189When did the GDR build the wall in Berlin?
  45. 190What does the abbreviation DDR stand for?
  46. 191When was the wall in Berlin opened for everyone?
  47. 192Which of today's German federal states used to be part of the GDR?
  48. 193From 1961 to 1989, Berlin was …
  49. 194On 3 October, Germany celebrates the Day of German …
  50. 195Which of today's German federal states used to be part of the GDR?
  51. 196Why is the period in autumn 1989 in the GDR called "the turning point" (Die Wende)? At that time, the GDR changed politically …
  52. 197Which of today's German federal states used to be part of the GDR?
  53. 198Which of today's German federal states used to be part of the GDR?
  54. 199In the GDR, the abbreviation "Stasi" meant …
  55. 200Which of today's German federal states used to be part of the GDR?
  56. 201Which of these lists contains only federal states that were part of the former GDR?
  57. 202Which side did the GDR belong to in the "Cold War"?
  58. 203What was the GDR's economic system called?
  59. 204How did the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR become one state?
  60. 205With the GDR joining the Federal Republic of Germany, the new federal states also became part of …
  61. 206What do the so-called "stumbling stones" (Stolpersteine) in Germany commemorate?
  62. 207Which military alliance was the GDR a member of?
  63. 208What was the "Stasi"?
  64. 209Which was the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic?
  65. 210What happened in the GDR on 17 June 1953?
  66. 211Which politician is associated with the "Eastern Treaties" (Ostverträge)?
  67. 215Who is called the "Chancellor of German Unity"?
  68. 217During which period did the German Democratic Republic (GDR) exist?
  69. 218How many federal states joined the Federal Republic of Germany at reunification in 1990?
  70. 219The Federal Republic of Germany has had its present borders since …
  71. 22027 January is an official day of remembrance in Germany. What does this day commemorate?
  72. 221Germany is a member of the Schengen Agreement. What does that mean?
  73. 222Which country is a neighbour of Germany?
  74. 223Which country is a neighbour of Germany?
  75. 224What does the abbreviation EU stand for?
  76. 225In which other country is there a large German-speaking population?
  77. 226Which is the flag of the European Union?
  78. 227Which country is a neighbour of Germany?
  79. 228What is the GDR's accession to the Federal Republic of Germany in 1990 generally called?
  80. 229Which country is a neighbour of Germany?
  81. 230The European Parliament is elected regularly, namely every …
  82. 231What does the term "European integration" mean?
  83. 232Who is elected in the European elections?
  84. 233Which country is a neighbour of Germany?
  85. 234Where is one seat of the European Parliament?
  86. 235The then French President François Mitterrand and the then German Federal Chancellor Helmut Kohl commemorate together in Verdun the dead of both world wars. Which aim of the European Union does this meeting show?
  87. 236How many member states does the EU have today?
  88. 237In 2007, the 50th anniversary of the "Treaties of Rome" was celebrated. What did the treaties establish?
  89. 238In which places does the European Parliament work?
  90. 239Through which treaties did the Federal Republic of Germany join with other states to form the European Economic Community?
  91. 240Since when have people in Germany paid in cash with the euro?
  92. 288What is the basis of Germany's special responsibility towards Israel?

People and society

  1. 2In Germany, until their child turns 14, parents can decide whether the child attends … at school.
  2. 23In Germany, most people in work are …
  3. 68Why does the state supervise the school system in Germany?
  4. 95What applies to most children in Germany?
  5. 101Trade unions are associations representing the interests of …
  6. 104A woman in Germany loses her job. What must not be the reason for her dismissal?
  7. 132Many people in Germany do voluntary work (ehrenamtlich) in their free time. What does that mean?
  8. 135Whom do trade unions represent in Germany?
  9. 138What can I do in Germany if my employer has dismissed me unfairly?
  10. 213How many inhabitants does Germany have?
  11. 241Mrs Seger is having a baby. What must she do to receive parental allowance (Elterngeld)?
  12. 242Who decides whether a child in Germany goes to kindergarten?
  13. 244Which school-leaving qualification do you normally need to start studying at a university in Germany?
  14. 245Who may not live together as a couple in Germany?
  15. 246At what age do you legally become an adult in Germany?
  16. 247A woman is pregnant. She is specially protected by law shortly before and after the birth of her child. What is this protection called?
  17. 248In Germany, bringing up children is mainly the task of …
  18. 249Who is mainly responsible for bringing up children in Germany?
  19. 250In Germany you have the best chance of getting a well-paid job if you …
  20. 251If you hit a child in Germany, …
  21. 252In Germany …
  22. 253Where must you register when you move house in Germany?
  23. 254In Germany, married couples may get divorced. In most cases they must first observe the "year of separation" (Trennungsjahr). What does that mean?
  24. 255In Germany, parents with problems bringing up their children can get help from the …
  25. 256A married couple wants to open a restaurant in Germany. What do they definitely need?
  26. 257An adult woman wants to obtain the Abitur later in life. She can do this at …
  27. 258What may the youth welfare office (Jugendamt) do in Germany?
  28. 259The career information centre (BIZ) of the Federal Employment Agency in Germany helps with …
  29. 260In Germany, a child at school has …
  30. 261A 30-year-old man in Germany wants to obtain the Abitur later in life. Where can he do this? At …
  31. 262What does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany?
  32. 263In Germany, young people are criminally responsible from the age of 14. This means that young people aged 14 and over who break criminal law …
  33. 264At which festival do people in Germany wear colourful costumes and masks?
  34. 265Where must you go first in Germany if you want to get married?
  35. 266When does the statutory night-time quiet period (Nachtruhe) begin in Germany?
  36. 267A 22-year-old woman in Germany lives with her boyfriend. Her parents don't approve because they don't like him. What can the parents do?
  37. 268A young woman wants to get a driving licence. She is afraid of the test because German is not her native language. What is correct?
  38. 269In Germany, from the age of three until they start school, children are entitled to …
  39. 270In Germany, the adult education centre (Volkshochschule) is an institution …
  40. 271What is a Christmas custom in Germany?
  41. 272Which way of living together is not allowed in Germany?
  42. 273In Germany, if you have problems bringing up your children, you go …
  43. 274In Germany, you have deliberately opened a letter addressed to someone else. What have you failed to respect?
  44. 275What do you need in Germany to get divorced?
  45. 276What should you do if you are treated badly by your contact person at a German authority?
  46. 277A woman with a two-year-old child applies for a job in Germany. What is an example of discrimination? She doesn't get the job only because she …
  47. 278A man in a wheelchair has applied for a job as an accountant. What is an example of discrimination? He doesn't get the job only because he …
  48. 279Most rented apartment buildings in Germany have "house rules" (Hausordnung). What is in such house rules? They set out …
  49. 280If you want to challenge an incorrect tax assessment in Germany, you must …
  50. 281Two friends want to go to a public swimming pool in Germany. Both have dark skin and are not let in for that reason. Which right is being violated in this situation? The right to …
  51. 282Which voluntary position must German citizens take on if they are asked to?
  52. 283What do you do if you receive an incorrect bill from a German authority?
  53. 284What you need to be able to do at work will change very quickly in the future. What can you do?
  54. 285Mrs Frost has a permanent job in an office. What does she not have to pay out of her salary?
  55. 286Which body in a company helps employees with problems with their employer?
  56. 287You want to end your employment with a company in Germany. What must you take into account?
  57. 289A man with dark skin applies for a job as a waiter in a restaurant in Germany. What is an example of discrimination? He doesn't get the job only because …
  58. 290You have bought a television in Germany. You unpack it at home, but it doesn't work. The television is broken. What can you do?
  59. 291Why must you state on your tax return in Germany whether or not you belong to a church? Because …
  60. 292People in Germany live by the principle of religious tolerance. What does that mean?
  61. 293What is an Easter custom in Germany?
  62. 294Pentecost (Pfingsten) is …
  63. 295Which religion has shaped European and German culture?
  64. 296In Germany, the last four weeks before Christmas are called …
  65. 297From which country have most migrants come to Germany?
  66. 298In the GDR, most migrants came from …
  67. 299Foreign workers who were recruited by the Federal Republic of Germany in the 1950s and 60s were called …
  68. 300From which country did the first guest workers come to the Federal Republic of Germany?