QUESTION SET · LIVING IN A DEMOCRACY
Questions on: Courts, Judges and Lay Judges
10 of the 150 questions on Living in a democracy belong here. Under each question you read what it is about; the article explains the wider context.
Read the background: Courts, Judges and Lay Judges
The test is only in German, so the questions are shown in their official German wording.
Question 77 of 300
Was ist die Bundeswehr?
What it is about
Many state institutions in Germany have the element “Bund” (federal) in their name, such as the Bundesbank or the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit).
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Further readingDie Organisation der Bundeswehr
Question 80 of 300
Welches Gericht in Deutschland ist zuständig für die Auslegung des Grundgesetzes?
What it is about
The Basic Law (Grundgesetz) was promulgated on 23 May 1949. Since then it has formed the foundation of the Federal Republic of Germany and covers the fundamental rights and the organisation of the state.
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Further readingBundesverfassungsgericht - Aufgaben und Organisation
Question 139 of 300
Wann kommt es in Deutschland zu einem Prozess vor Gericht? Wenn jemand …
What it is about
In Germany there are different branches of the judiciary, for example for civil, criminal, labour and administrative matters. Which court is responsible depends on the type of case.
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Further readingStrafprozessordnung
Question 140 of 300
Was macht ein Schöffe / eine Schöffin in Deutschland? Er / Sie …
What it is about
Schöffinnen and Schöffen are elected for a term of office of five years and serve at local courts (Amtsgerichte) and regional courts.
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Further readingGerichtsverfassungsgesetzGerichtsverfassungsgesetz
Question 141 of 300
Wer berät in Deutschland Personen bei Rechtsfragen und vertritt sie vor Gericht?
What it is about
Professional titles in the administration of justice are protected by law, and the second state examination is a requirement for the classic legal professions. A university degree in law comes before it.
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Further readingBundesrechtsanwaltsordnung
Question 142 of 300
Was ist die Hauptaufgabe eines Richters / einer Richterin in Deutschland? Ein Richter / eine Richterin …
What it is about
Under the Basic Law (Grundgesetz), judges are independent. This independence is meant to prevent political pressure from affecting cases.
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Further readingGrundgesetz für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Question 146 of 300
Wie nennt man in Deutschland ein Verfahren vor einem Gericht?
What it is about
The Courts Constitution Act regulates the structure and jurisdiction of the ordinary courts in Germany. The act dates from the German Empire and has been amended several times since.
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Further readingJustiz-Services: Leichte Sprache
Question 147 of 300
Was ist die Arbeit eines Richters / einer Richterin in Deutschland?
What it is about
Professional judges in Germany are generally appointed for life. This position is meant to ensure that their decisions remain free from outside influences.
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Further readingGrundgesetz für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Question 148 of 300
Was ist eine Aufgabe der Polizei in Deutschland?
What it is about
In Germany, the police are mainly a matter for the federal states (Länder); the Federal Police takes on tasks at borders and on the railways, for example.
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Further readingPolizeiliche Kriminalprävention: Aufgaben der Polizei
Question 150 of 300
Ein Gerichtsschöffe / eine Gerichtsschöffin in Deutschland ist …
What it is about
Schöffen are selected in a procedure regulated by law that is based on nomination lists. The composition is meant to reflect the population broadly.
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Further readingGerichtsverfassungsgesetzGerichtsverfassungsgesetz
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