Einbürgerungstest Practice
German citizenship test practice — 460 questions, free, no signup required.
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Warum nennt man die Zeit im Herbst 1989 in der DDR "Die Wende"? In dieser Zeit veränderte sich die DDR politisch …
Why is the period in autumn 1989 in the GDR called "Die Wende" (the turning point)? During this time, the GDR changed politically …
- A. from a religious state to a communist state.
- B. from a monarchy to social democracy.
- C. from a dictatorship to democracy.
- D. from a liberal market economy to socialism.
Wer berät in Deutschland Personen bei Rechtsfragen und vertritt sie vor Gericht?
Who advises people in Germany on legal matters and represents them in court?
- A. a lay judge
- B. a public prosecutor
- C. a lawyer
- D. a judge
Warum gibt es in einer Demokratie mehr als eine Partei?
Why are there more than one party in a democracy?
- A. so that bribery in politics is limited
- B. to stimulate economic competition
- C. to prevent political demonstrations
- D. because this represents the different opinions of the citizens
In der DDR lebten vor allem Migrantinnen/Migranten aus …
In the GDR, migrants mainly lived from …
- A. Chile, Hungary, Zimbabwe.
- B. North Korea, Mexico, Egypt.
- C. France, Romania, Somalia.
- D. Vietnam, Poland, Mozambique.
Welche Aussage ist richtig? In Deutschland …
Which statement is correct? In Germany …
- A. the religious communities form the state.
- B. the state and the religious communities are separate from each other.
- C. the state and the religious communities form a unity.
- D. the state is dependent on the religious communities.
Die Volkshochschule in Deutschland ist eine Einrichtung …
The Volkshochschule (adult education center) in Germany is an institution …
- A. for continuing education.
- B. for religious instruction.
- C. only for young people.
- D. only for retirees.
Was ist mit dem deutschen Grundgesetz vereinbar?
What is compatible with the German Basic Law (Grundgesetz)?
- A. torture
- B. a fine
- C. corporal punishment
- D. the death penalty
Was ist die Hauptaufgabe einer Richterin/eines Richters in Deutschland? Eine Richterin/ein Richter …
What is the main task of a judge in Germany? A judge …
- A. changes laws
- B. cares for young people in court
- C. represents citizens in court
- D. works at a court and hands down verdicts
In Deutschland kann ein Regierungswechsel in einem Bundesland Auswirkungen auf die Bundespolitik haben. Das Regieren wird …
In Germany, a change of government in a federal state can have effects on federal politics. Governing becomes …
- A. easier if new parties enter the Bundesrat as a result.
- B. easier if it is a wealthy federal state.
- C. harder if the majority in the Bundestag changes as a result.
- D. harder if the majority in the Bundesrat is changed as a result.
Ausländische Arbeitnehmer und Arbeitnehmerinnen, die in den 50er und 60er Jahren von der Bundesrepublik Deutschland angeworben wurden, nannte man …
Foreign workers who were recruited by the Federal Republic of Germany in the 1950s and 1960s were called …
- A. guest workers
- B. temporary workers
- C. undeclared workers
- D. shift workers
Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?
Which present-day German federal state used to belong to the territory of the GDR?
- A. Hesse
- B. Bavaria
- C. Bremen
- D. Thuringia
Bei Erziehungsproblemen gehen Sie in Deutschland …
For upbringing problems, in Germany you go to …
- A. the doctor
- B. the Youth Welfare Office (Jugendamt)
- C. the Health Office (Gesundheitsamt)
- D. the Residents' Registration Office (Einwohnermeldeamt)
Wer beschließt in Deutschland ein neues Gesetz?
Who passes a new law in Germany?
- A. the courts
- B. the police
- C. the government
- D. the parliament
Aus welchem Land kamen die ersten Gastarbeiter und Gastarbeiterinnen nach Deutschland?
From which country did the first guest workers come to Germany?
- A. Italy
- B. Portugal
- C. Turkey
- D. Spain
Eine Partei im Deutschen Bundestag will die Pressefreiheit abschaffen. Ist das moglich?
A party in the German Bundestag wants to abolish freedom of the press. Is that possible?
- A. No, because freedom of the press is a basic right. It cannot be abolished.
- B. No, because only the Bundesrat can abolish freedom of the press.
- C. Yes, but two thirds of the members of the Bundestag must vote for it.
- D. Yes, if more than half of the members of the Bundestag are in favor of it.
Was macht ein Schöffe/eine Schöffin in Deutschland? Er/Sie …
What does a lay judge (Schöffe/Schöffin) do in Germany? He/She …
- A. defends the accused
- B. issues official documents
- C. gives citizens legal advice
- D. decides together with judges on guilt and punishment
Welches Amt gehört in Deutschland zur Gemeindeverwaltung?
Which office belongs to the municipal administration in Germany?
- A. the tax office
- B. the public order office
- C. the parish office
- D. the foreign office
Was braucht man in Deutschland für eine Ehescheidung?
What does one need for a divorce in Germany?
- A. the parents' consent
- B. the support of a lawyer
- C. a doctor's certificate
- D. the children's consent
Was bedeutet die Abkürzung CSU in Deutschland?
What does the abbreviation CSU stand for in Germany?
- A. Christian South German Union
- B. Christian Social Entrepreneurs' Association
- C. Christian Social Union
- D. Christian Secure Union
Was bedeutet die Abkürzung EU?
What does the abbreviation EU stand for?
- A. Unified Union
- B. European Union
- C. European Enterprises
- D. Euro Union
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