GermanyAufgabe 63 · Politics in a democracy
What does not belong to the executive (Exekutive) in Germany?
In the exam (German)
Was gehört in Deutschland nicht zur Exekutive?
- athe policedie Polizei
- bthe courtsdie GerichteCorrect answer
- cthe tax officedas Finanzamt
- dthe ministriesdie Ministerien
Why?
The courts belong to the judiciary (Judikative), that is, to the administration of justice. The police, the tax office and the ministries carry out the laws – they are part of the executive. This separation makes sure that independent courts can check the administration.
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