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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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