GermanyAufgabe 78 · Politics in a democracy
What does the abbreviation SPD stand for?
In the exam (German)
Was bedeutet die Abkürzung SPD?
- aSozialistische Partei Deutschlands (Socialist Party of Germany)Sozialistische Partei Deutschlands
- bSozialpolitische Partei Deutschlands (Social Policy Party of Germany)Sozialpolitische Partei Deutschlands
- cSozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (Social Democratic Party of Germany)Sozialdemokratische Partei DeutschlandsCorrect answer
- dSozialgerechte Partei Deutschlands (Socially Just Party of Germany)Sozialgerechte Partei Deutschlands
Why?
SPD stands for Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (Social Democratic Party of Germany). It is the oldest party in Germany; its roots go back to 1863. Memory aid: social and democratic – so “social democratic”, not “socialist”.
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