GermanyAufgabe 32 · Politics in a democracy
Which of these is not a branch of state power in Germany?
In the exam (German)
Was ist keine staatliche Gewalt in Deutschland?
- alegislationGesetzgebung
- bgovernmentRegierung
- cthe pressPresseCorrect answer
- dthe judiciaryRechtsprechung
Why?
The three branches of state power are legislation, government together with administration, and the judiciary – this is called the separation of powers (Gewaltenteilung). The press does not belong to the state; it is free and independent. It is sometimes called the “fourth power”, because it keeps a critical eye on the state – but it is not a branch of state power.
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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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