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Question 1–50

  1. In Germany, people are allowed to openly speak against the government because...
  2. In Germany, parents can decide until their child’s 14th year of age whether he or she will participate in school in…
  3. Germany is a constitutional state. What does that mean?
  4. Which right is one of the fundamental rights in Germany?
  5. Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?
  6. What is the name of the German constitution?
  7. Which right is one of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the German constitution? The right to …
  8. What is not stated in the Basic Law of Germany?
  9. Which fundamental right in Germany applies only to foreigners? The fundamental right to…
  10. What is compatible with the German Basic Law?
  11. What is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany called?
  12. A party in the German Bundestag wants to abolish press freedom. Is that possible?
  13. In the parliament, the term “opposition” stands for…
  14. Freedom of speech in Germany means that I …
  15. What does the German Basic Law prohibit?
  16. When is freedom of speech restricted in Germany?
  17. German laws prohibit …
  18. Which fundamental right is guaranteed in Article 1 of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  19. What is meant by the right of “freedom of movement” in Germany?
  20. A party in Germany aims to establish a dictatorship. It is then …
  21. Which is the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  22. What type of government does Germany have?
  23. In Germany, most employed people are …
  24. How many federal states does the Federal Republic of Germany have?
  25. What is not a federal state of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  26. Germany is …
  27. Germany is …
  28. Who elects the members of the Bundestag in Germany?
  29. What is the national animal of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  30. What is not a characteristic of our democracy?
  31. The cooperation of parties to form a government in Germany is called …
  32. What is not a state power in Germany?
  33. Which statement is correct? In Germany …
  34. What is Germany not?
  35. How does the German state finance social security?
  36. What measure provides social security in Germany?
  37. What are the heads of government in most federal states in Germany called?
  38. The Federal Republic of Germany is a democratic and social …
  39. What does every German federal state have?
  40. With what words does the German national anthem begin?
  41. Why is there more than one party in a democracy?
  42. Who decides on a new law in Germany?
  43. When can a party be banned in Germany?
  44. Who can't be directly elected by citizens in Germany?
  45. To which insurance does the long-term care insurance belong?
  46. The German state has many tasks. Which task is one of them?
  47. The German state has many tasks. Which task is not one of them?
  48. Which organ is not one of the constitutional organs of Germany?
  49. Who determines the school policy in Germany?
  50. The economic system in Germany is called ...

Question 51–100

  1. It does not belong to a democratic constitutional state that ...
  2. What does 'popular sovereignty' mean? All state power comes from the ...
  3. What does 'rule of law' mean in Germany?
  4. What is not a state power in Germany?
  5. What does this picture show?
  6. Which office belongs to the municipal administration in Germany?
  7. Who is usually elected as the President of the German Bundestag?
  8. Who appoints the ministers of the federal government in Germany?
  9. How many years ago was there a Jewish community for the first time on the territory of present-day Germany?
  10. In Germany, the Bundestag and the Bundesrat belong to the...
  11. What does "Volkssouveränität" mean?
  12. When the parliament of a German federal state is elected, it is called...
  13. What does not belong to the executive branch in Germany?
  14. The Federal Republic of Germany is currently divided into...
  15. It is not among the tasks of the German Bundestag to...
  16. Which cities have the largest Jewish communities in Germany?
  17. What is primarily the responsibility of the federal states in Germany?
  18. Why does the state in Germany control the education system?
  19. The Federal Republic of Germany has a three-tier administrative structure. What is the name of the lowest political level?
  20. The German Federal President Gustav Heinemann presents the appointment certificate to Helmut Schmidt in 1974 as the German Chancellor. What are the tasks of the German Federal President?
  21. Where does the German Chancellor most frequently stay? Most often, he/she is...
  22. What is the name of the current Chancellor of Germany?
  23. The two largest factions in the German Bundestag are currently called...
  24. What is the name of the parliament for all of Germany?
  25. What is the name of Germany's current head of state?
  26. What does the abbreviation CDU stand for in Germany?
  27. What is the Bundeswehr?
  28. What does the abbreviation SPD stand for?
  29. What does the abbreviation FDP stand for in Germany?
  30. Which court in Germany is responsible for interpreting the Basic Law?
  31. Who elects the Chancellor in Germany?
  32. Who leads the German federal cabinet?
  33. Who elects the German Chancellor?
  34. What is the main task of the German Federal President? He/She...
  35. Who forms the German Bundesrat?
  36. Who elects the Federal President in Germany?
  37. Who is the head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  38. The parliamentary opposition in the German Bundestag...
  39. What is the term in Germany for the association of party members in parliament?
  40. The German federal states participate in federal legislation through...
  41. In Germany, a change of government in a federal state can have consequences for federal politics. Governing becomes...
  42. What does the abbreviation CSU stand for in Germany?
  43. The more "second votes" a party receives in a federal election, the...
  44. From what age can one participate in the election to the German Bundestag in Germany?
  45. What applies to most children in Germany?
  46. How can someone who denies the Holocaust be punished?
  47. What do you automatically pay in Germany when you are permanently employed?
  48. If members of the German Bundestag change their faction...
  49. Who pays for social insurance in Germany?
  50. What is not part of the statutory social insurance?

Question 101–150

  1. Trade unions are interest groups of...
  2. What can one be honored with in Germany if they have achieved outstanding performance in political, economic, cultural, intellectual, or social fields? With the...
  3. What is referred to as "traffic light coalition" in Germany? The collaboration...
  4. A woman in Germany loses her job. What must not be the reason for her dismissal?
  5. What is a task of election helpers in Germany?
  6. In Germany, voluntary election helpers assist during elections. What is a task of election helpers?
  7. For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany?
  8. In a federal election in Germany, everyone who...
  9. How often are federal elections usually held in Germany?
  10. For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany?
  11. Which action related to the State of Israel is forbidden in Germany?
  12. Elections in Germany are...
  13. In Germany, elections are won by the party that...
  14. Participating in democratic elections in Germany is...
  15. What does "active suffrage" mean in Germany?
  16. If you are allowed to vote in a federal election in Germany, that means...
  17. What percentage of the second votes must parties receive at least to be elected to the German Bundestag?
  18. Who can become a member of the approximately 40 Jewish Maccabi sports clubs?
  19. Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?
  20. The electoral system in Germany is a...
  21. A party wants to enter the Bundestag. However, it must have a minimum share of voter votes. That means...
  22. According to which principle do elections in Germany take place? Elections in Germany are...
  23. What is the "5% threshold" in Germany?
  24. The federal election in Germany is the election...
  25. In a democracy, one function of regular elections is...
  26. What do eligible voters in Germany receive before an election?
  27. Why is there a 5% threshold in the election law of the Federal Republic of Germany? It exists because...
  28. Members of parliament who are elected by citizens are called
  29. Elected by the people in Germany...
  30. Which ballot would be valid in a federal election?
  31. In Germany, a mayor is...
  32. Many people in Germany work voluntarily in their free time. What does that mean?
  33. What is allowed in federal and state elections in Germany?
  34. They want to eliminate the bus line you use to go to work. What can you do to preserve the bus line?
  35. Whom do the trade unions represent in Germany?
  36. In Germany, you go to the labor court in case of - unjustified termination by your employer
  37. Which court is responsible in Germany for conflicts in the world of work?
  38. What can I do in Germany if my employer has unjustly terminated me?
  39. When does a trial take place in Germany? When someone…
  40. What does a lay judge do in Germany? He/She ...
  41. Who advises individuals in Germany on legal issues and represents them in court?
  42. What is the main task of a judge in Germany?
  43. A judge in Germany belongs to the...
  44. A judge in Germany belongs to the...
  45. In Germany, the state power is divided. For which branch of state power does a judge work? For the...
  46. What is the term for a proceeding before a court in Germany?
  47. What is the job of a judge in Germany?
  48. What is a task of the police in Germany?
  49. What is an example of antisemitic behavior?
  50. A lay judge in Germany is …

Question 151–200

  1. Who built the Berlin Wall?
  2. When were the National Socialists with Adolf Hitler in power in Germany?
  3. What happened on May 8, 1945?
  4. When did the Second World War end?
  5. When were the National Socialists in power in Germany?
  6. In which year did Hitler become Reich Chancellor?
  7. The National Socialists with Adolf Hitler established in 1933 in Germany...
  8. The "Third Reich" was a...
  9. What did not exist in Germany during the time of National Socialism?
  10. Which war lasted from 1939 to 1945?
  11. What characterized the Nazi state? A policy of...
  12. Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg became known for...
  13. In which year did the Nazis destroy synagogues and Jewish businesses in Germany?
  14. What happened on November 9, 1938, in Germany?
  15. What was the name of the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  16. During which demonstrations in Germany did people chant "We are the people"?
  17. Which countries were referred to as "Allied Occupation Powers" in Germany after the Second World War?
  18. Which country was not an "Allied Occupation Power" in Germany?
  19. When was the Federal Republic of Germany founded?
  20. What existed during the time of National Socialism in Germany?
  21. Social market economy means that the economy...
  22. In which occupation zone was the GDR founded? In the...
  23. The Federal Republic of Germany is a founding member of...
  24. When was the GDR founded?
  25. How many occupation zones were there in Germany after the Second World War?
  26. How were the occupation zones of Germany distributed after 1945?
  27. Which German city was divided into four sectors after the Second World War?
  28. From June 1948 to May 1949, the citizens of West Berlin were supplied by an airlift. What circumstance was responsible for this?
  29. How did the Second World War officially end in Europe?
  30. The first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany was...
  31. What did Willy Brandt want to express with his kneeling in 1970 in the former Jewish ghetto in Warsaw?
  32. What is the name of the Jewish house of worship?
  33. When was the "economic miracle" in the Federal Republic of Germany?
  34. On what legal basis was the State of Israel founded?
  35. What did the term "Iron Curtain" stand for? For the isolation...
  36. In 1953, there was an uprising in the GDR, which was commemorated for a long time as a public holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany. When was that?
  37. Which German state had a black-red-gold flag with a hammer, compass, and wreath of ears?
  38. In which year was the Berlin Wall built?
  39. When did the GDR build the Berlin Wall?
  40. What does the abbreviation DDR stand for?
  41. When was the Berlin Wall opened for everyone?
  42. Which current German federal state used to be part of the GDR?
  43. From 1961 to 1989, Berlin was...
  44. On October 3rd, Germany celebrates the Day of German...
  45. Which current German federal state used to be part of the GDR?
  46. Why is the period in the autumn of 1989 in the GDR called "Die Wende"? During this time, the GDR changed politically...
  47. Which current German federal state used to be part of the GDR?
  48. Which current German federal state used to be part of the GDR?
  49. With the abbreviation "Stasi," one meant in the GDR...
  50. Which current German federal state used to be part of the GDR?

Question 201–250

  1. Which of the following lists contains only states that were part of the former East Germany?
  2. To whom did East Germany belong during the Cold War?
  3. What was the economic system of East Germany called?
  4. How did West Germany and East Germany become one state?
  5. With the accession of East Germany to the Federal Republic of Germany, the new federal states are now also...
  6. What do the so-called "Stolpersteine" (Stumbling Stones) in Germany commemorate?
  7. In which military alliance was East Germany a member?
  8. What was the "Stasi"?
  9. What was the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic?
  10. What happened on June 17, 1953, in East Germany?
  11. Which politician is associated with the "Ostverträge"?
  12. What is Germany's full name?
  13. How many inhabitants does Germany have?
  14. What colors does the German flag have?
  15. Who is referred to as the "Chancellor of German Unity"?
  16. What symbol can be seen in the plenary hall of the German Bundestag?
  17. In which period did the German Democratic Republic (DDR) exist?
  18. How many federal states were added to the Federal Republic of Germany during the reunification in 1990?
  19. The Federal Republic of Germany has had its current borders since …
  20. January 27 is an official memorial day in Germany. What does this day commemorate?
  21. Germany is a member of the Schengen Agreement. What does that mean?
  22. Which country is a neighboring country of Germany?
  23. Which country is a neighboring country of Germany?
  24. What does the abbreviation EU stand for?
  25. In which other country is there a large German-speaking population?
  26. What is the flag of the European Union?
  27. Which country is a neighboring country of Germany?
  28. What is the general term for the accession of East Germany to the Federal Republic of Germany in 1990?
  29. Which country is a neighboring country of Germany?
  30. The European Parliament is regularly elected, namely every …
  31. What does the term "European integration" mean?
  32. Who is elected in the European Parliament election?
  33. Which country is a neighboring country of Germany?
  34. Where is the seat of the European Parliament?
  35. French President Francois Mitterrand and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl jointly commemorate the dead of both World Wars in Verdun. What is the goal?
  36. How many member states does the EU have today?
  37. In 2007, the 50th anniversary of the "Treaties of Rome" was celebrated. What was the content of the treaties?
  38. In which locations does the European Parliament work?
  39. Through which treaties did the Federal Republic of Germany join other states to form the European Economic Community?
  40. Since when do people in Germany pay with Euro in cash?
  41. Mrs. Seger is having a child. What does she need to do to receive parental allowance?
  42. Who decides if a child goes to kindergarten in Germany?
  43. Maik and Sybille want to organize a demonstration on the street with friends at their German place of residence. What do they have to do beforehand?
  44. What school qualification do you usually need to start studying at a university in Germany?
  45. Who is not allowed to live together as a couple in Germany?
  46. From what age are you legally an adult in Germany?
  47. A woman is pregnant. She is particularly protected by law shortly before and after the birth of her child. What is this protection called?
  48. In Germany, the upbringing of children is primarily the responsibility of …?
  49. Who is primarily responsible for raising children in Germany?
  50. In Germany, one has the best chances of a well-paid job if one is …

Question 251–300

  1. If someone hits a child in Germany, …
  2. In Germany, …
  3. Where do you have to register when you move in Germany?
  4. In Germany, married couples are allowed to divorce. In most cases, they have to observe the "separation year" for this. What does that mean?
  5. In case of parenting problems, parents in Germany can receive help from the …
  6. A married couple wants to open a restaurant in Germany. What do they absolutely need for that?
  7. An adult woman in Germany wants to obtain the Abitur. She can do that at …
  8. What is the authority of the Youth Welfare Office in Germany?
  9. The Career Information Center (BIZ) at the Federal Employment Agency in Germany helps with …
  10. In Germany, a child in school has…
  11. A man wants to catch up on his Abitur in Germany at the age of 30. Where can he do that? At …
  12. What does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany?
  13. In Germany, young people are criminally responsible from the age of 14. This means: young people who are 14 years and older and violate criminal laws...
  14. For which festival do people in Germany wear colorful costumes and masks?
  15. Where does one have to go first in Germany if they want to get married?
  16. When does the legal night rest start in Germany?
  17. A young woman in Germany, 22 years old, lives with her boyfriend. The woman's parents don't like it because they don't like the boyfriend. What can the parents do?
  18. A young woman wants to get her driver's license. She is afraid of the exam because her native language is not German. What is correct?
  19. In Germany, children from the age of three until the start of primary school are entitled to …
  20. The adult education center (Volkshochschule) in Germany is an institution …
  21. What is a Christmas tradition in Germany?
  22. Which form of life is not allowed in Germany?
  23. In Germany, if you have parenting problems, you go to
  24. In Germany, you intentionally opened a letter addressed to someone else. What did you not consider?
  25. What do you need in Germany for a divorce?
  26. What should you do if you are treated poorly by your contact person in a German authority?
  27. 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 is a …
  28. A man in a wheelchair has applied for a job as an accountant. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job only because he …
  29. In most rental houses in Germany, there is a "house rules". What does such a "house rules" contain? It mentions…
  30. If you want to contest an incorrect tax assessment notice in Germany, you must …
  31. Two friends want to enter a public swimming pool in Germany. Both have dark skin and are not allowed in because of it. Which right is violated in this situation? The right to …
  32. Which honorary office must German citizens undertake if they are called upon to do so?
  33. What do you do if you receive an incorrect invoice from a German authority?
  34. What one must be able to do for work changes very quickly in the future. What can one do?
  35. Mrs. Frost works as a permanently employed employee in an office. What does she not have to pay from her salary?
  36. Which organization in a company helps employees with problems with the employer?
  37. You want to terminate your employment with a company in Germany. What do you need to consider?
  38. On what grounds does Germany have a special responsibility for Israel?
  39. 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 …
  40. You have bought a television in Germany. At home, you unpack the television, but it does not work. The television is broken. What can you do?
  41. Why do you have to write down whether you belong to a church or not when filing your tax return in Germany? Because …
  42. The people in Germany live by the principle of religious tolerance. What does that mean?
  43. What is a tradition in Germany at Easter?
  44. Pentecost is a ...
  45. Which religion has shaped European and German culture?
  46. In Germany, the last four weeks before Christmas are called …
  47. From which country have most migrants come to Germany?
  48. In the GDR, migrants mainly came from …
  49. Foreign workers recruited by the Federal Republic of Germany in the 50s and 60s were called …
  50. From which country did the first guest workers come to Germany?

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