Einbürgerungstest Practice
German citizenship test practice — 460 questions, free, no signup required.
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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. Baden-Württemberg
- B. Saxony
- C. Bavaria
- D. Lower Saxony
Ein Richter/eine Richterin in Deutschland gehört zur …
A judge in Germany belongs to the …
- A. Operative branch
- B. Executive branch.
- C. Judicial branch
- D. Legislative branch
Wann kann in Deutschland eine Partei verboten werden?
When can a party be banned in Germany?
- A. if it fights against the constitution
- B. if its program proposes a new direction
- C. if its election campaign is too expensive
- D. if it expresses criticism of the head of state
Ein Richter/eine Richterin gehört in Deutschland zur …
A judge in Germany belongs to the …
- A. judicial power.
- B. executive power.
- C. legislative power.
- D. planning power.
Wie wird die Verfassung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland genannt?
What is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany called?
- A. Constitutional Treaty
- B. Law Book
- C. Basic Law (Grundgesetz)
- D. Federal Constitution
Warum muss man in Deutschland bei der Steuererklärung aufschreiben, ob man zu einer Kirche gehört oder nicht? Weil …
Why does one have to state on the tax return in Germany whether one belongs to a church or not? Because …
- A. the church is responsible for the tax return.
- B. that is important for statistics in Germany.
- C. one has to pay more taxes if one does not belong to a church.
- D. there is a church tax that is linked to income and wage tax.
Je mehr "Zweitstimmen" eine Partei bei einer Bundestagswahl bekommt, desto …
The more "second votes" a party gets in a federal election (Bundestagswahl), the …
- A. the more seats the party receives in parliament.
- B. the greater the risk of having to form a coalition.
- C. the fewer first votes it can have.
- D. the more direct candidates of the party enter parliament.
In Deutschland wird die Staatsgewalt geteilt. Für welche Staatsgewalt arbeitet ein Richter/eine Richterin? Für die …
In Germany, state power is divided. For which branch of state power does a judge work? For the …
- A. Legislative branch
- B. Judicial branch
- C. Executive branch
- D. Press
In Deutschland ist eine Bürgermeisterin/ein Bürgermeister …
In Germany, a mayor is …
- A. the head of a municipality
- B. the head of a school
- C. the head of a bank
- D. the chairperson of a party
Die Menschen in Deutschland leben nach dem Grundsatz der religiösen Toleranz. Was bedeutet das?
People in Germany live according to the principle of religious tolerance. What does that mean?
- A. Everyone can believe what they want.
- B. All people believe in God.
- C. No mosques may be built.
- D. The state decides which God people believe in.
Wen kann man als Bürgerin/Bürger in Deutschland nicht direkt wählen?
Who can a citizen in Germany not elect directly?
- A. state parliament (Landtag) members
- B. members of the EU Parliament
- C. the Federal President
- D. Bundestag members
Wie nennt man in Deutschland ein Verfahren vor einem Gericht?
What is a court proceeding called in Germany?
- A. protocol
- B. trial
- C. program
- D. procedure
Mit der Abkürzung "Stasi" meinte man in der DDR …
In the GDR, the abbreviation "Stasi" referred to …
- A. the Ministry of Public Education.
- B. a ruling party.
- C. the parliament.
- D. the Ministry for State Security.
Welche Religion hat die europäische und deutsche Kultur geprägt?
Which religion has shaped European and German culture?
- A. Christianity
- B. Hinduism
- C. Buddhism
- D. Islam
Meinungsfreiheit in Deutschland heißt, dass ich …
Freedom of expression in Germany means that I …
- A. can express my opinion in letters to the editor.
- B. am allowed to insult passers-by on the street.
- C. may only express my opinion as long as I do not contradict the government.
- D. am allowed to publicly display Nazi, Hamas, or Islamic State symbols.
Was ist die Arbeit eines Richters/einer Richterin in Deutschland?
What is the work of a judge in Germany?
- A. to administer justice
- B. to draw up plans
- C. to enact laws
- D. to govern Germany
Ab welchem Alter darf man in Deutschland an der Wahl zum Deutschen Bundestag teilnehmen?
From what age is one allowed to vote in elections to the German Bundestag?
- A. 23
- B. 21
- C. 16
- D. 18
Was ist eine Aufgabe der Polizei in Deutschland?
What is a task of the police in Germany?
- A. to wiretap citizens
- B. to defend the country
- C. to monitor compliance with laws
- D. to pass laws
Welches Organ gehört nicht zu den Verfassungsorganen Deutschlands?
Which body is not one of Germany's constitutional organs?
- A. the government
- B. the citizens' assembly
- C. the Bundesrat (Federal Council)
- D. the Federal President
Wie kann jemand, der den Holocaust leugnet, bestraft werden?
How can someone who denies the Holocaust be punished?
- A. not at all, denying the Holocaust is allowed
- B. reduction of social benefits
- C. with imprisonment of up to five years or a fine
- D. up to 100 hours of community service
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