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What is the task of the public prosecutor's office (Staatsanwaltschaft) in the canton of Aargau?
In the exam (German)
Welche Aufgabe hat die Staatsanwaltschaft im Kanton Aargau?
- aIt elects the members of the Grand Council.Sie wählt die Mitglieder des Grossen Rates.
- bIt leads criminal proceedings and brings charges.Sie leitet Strafverfahren und klagt an.Correct answer
- cIt decides on all building applications.Sie entscheidet über alle Baugesuche.
- dIt pays social assistance to families.Sie zahlt den Familien Sozialhilfe aus.
Why?
In Aargau, the public prosecutor's office conducts criminal investigations against adults and works closely with the police. It issues a penalty order (Strafbefehl) or brings charges before a court. Other bodies decide on building applications and social assistance.
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