Einbürgerungstest Practice

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

A judge in Germany belongs to the …

• A. Operative branch
• B. Executive branch.
• C. Judicial branch
• D. Legislative branch

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

A judge in Germany belongs to the …

• A. judicial power.
• B. executive power.
• C. legislative power.
• D. planning power.

What is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany called?

• A. Constitutional Treaty
• B. Law Book
• C. Basic Law (Grundgesetz)
• D. Federal Constitution

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.

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 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 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

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.

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

What is a court proceeding called in Germany?

• A. protocol
• B. trial
• C. program
• D. procedure

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.

Which religion has shaped European and German culture?

• A. Christianity
• B. Hinduism
• C. Buddhism
• D. Islam

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.

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

From what age is one allowed to vote in elections to the German Bundestag?

• A. 23
• B. 21
• C. 16
• D. 18

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

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

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