GermanyAufgabe 282 · Politics in a democracy
Which honorary office (Ehrenamt) must German citizens take on if they are called upon to do so?
In the exam (German)
Welches Ehrenamt müssen deutsche Staatsbürgerinnen und Staatsbürger übernehmen, wenn sie dazu aufgefordert werden?
- aclub coachVereinstrainerin/Vereinstrainer
- belection helperWahlhelferin/WahlhelferCorrect answer
- clibrary supervisorBibliotheksaufsicht
- dteacherLehrerin/Lehrer
Why?
Election helpers (Wahlhelferinnen and Wahlhelfer) make sure that everything runs correctly at the polling station on election day and count the votes. This is an honorary office, and people who are entitled to vote must take it on if they are appointed; you may only refuse for important reasons, for example illness. Being a coach in a club or a supervisor in a library, on the other hand, is voluntary, and being a teacher is a profession.
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What do you do if you receive an incorrect bill from a German public authority?Correct answer:I lodge an objection with the authority.
Was tun Sie, wenn Sie eine falsche Rechnung von einer deutschen Behörde bekommen? — Ich lege Widerspruch bei der Behörde ein.
Aufgabe 1
In Germany, people may openly speak out against the government because …Correct answer:freedom of expression applies here.
In Deutschland dürfen Menschen offen etwas gegen die Regierung sagen, weil … — hier Meinungsfreiheit gilt.
Aufgabe 2
In Germany, until their child is 14 years old, parents can decide whether the child takes part at school in …Correct answer:religious education lessons.
In Deutschland können Eltern bis zum 14. Lebensjahr ihres Kindes entscheiden, ob es in der Schule am … — Religionsunterricht teilnimmt.
Aufgabe 3
Germany is a state under the rule of law (Rechtsstaat). What does this mean?Correct answer:All residents and the state must obey the laws.
Deutschland ist ein Rechtsstaat. Was ist damit gemeint? — Alle Einwohnerinnen/Einwohner und der Staat müssen sich an die Gesetze halten.
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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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