GermanyAufgabe 147 · Politics in a democracy
What is the work of a judge in Germany?
In the exam (German)
Was ist die Arbeit einer Richterin/eines Richters in Deutschland?
- agoverning GermanyDeutschland regieren
- badministering justiceRecht sprechenCorrect answer
- cdrawing up plansPläne erstellen
- denacting lawsGesetze erlassen
Why?
Judges administer justice (Recht sprechen): they decide disputes and criminal cases and pass judgments. Governing is the task of the government, and laws are passed by the parliaments. This division is called the separation of powers.
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Questions and options: Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), Gesamtfragenkatalog for the “Leben in Deutschland” test and the Einbürgerungstest, as of 07.05.2025 (Annex 1 to the Einbürgerungstestverordnung). The English translation and the explanations are ours, written with AI; in the exam the questions are asked in German. The coats of arms, flags and photos come from Wikimedia Commons, the maps and ballot papers are drawn by us – authors and licences are listed under Image credits. This is not a government service.
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