The correct answer is:
the German army.
die deutsche Armee.
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Quick explanation
The Bundeswehr is the German army (armed forces).
Why is this correct?
It was founded in 1955 and serves mainly to defend Germany and its allies.
Background
The Bundeswehr is the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. According to Article 87a of the Basic Law, the federation establishes armed forces for defence. The Bundeswehr is considered a “parliamentary army”: armed deployments abroad must first be approved by the Bundestag. In peacetime the Minister of Defence holds command; in a state of defence, the Federal Chancellor. With the Bundeswehr, Germany is a member of NATO.
Why are the other answers wrong?
The police are responsible for internal security and mostly belong to the federal states; there is also the Federal Police. A port is a place for ships, and a citizens’ initiative is a group of citizens working on a particular issue.
Memory tip
Bundes-Wehr = the federation’s defence (Wehr) = the army.
Legal basis: Art. 87a Basic Law (GG) ↗
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