Question 139 · Federal question
When does a trial take place in court in Germany? When someone...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wann kommt es in Deutschland zu einem Prozess vor Gericht? Wenn jemand …
- A zu einer anderen Religion übertritt.
- B eine Straftat begangen hat und angeklagt wird. ✓ Correct answer
- C eine andere Meinung als die der Regierung vertritt.
- D sein Auto falsch geparkt hat und es abgeschleppt wird.
Translation
When does a trial take place in court in Germany? When someone...
- A converts to another religion.
- B has committed a crime and is charged. ✓ Correct answer
- C holds a different opinion than that of the government.
- D has parked their car incorrectly and it is towed away.
Explanation
A court trial in Germany is typically held when a person is formally charged with a criminal offense. Trials are judicial proceedings to determine guilt or innocence and apply criminal law. Changing religion or holding a different political opinion are protected freedoms, and parking violations are generally handled as administrative offenses without a court trial unless legally contested.
Tips
- Look for keywords like “charged” or “criminal offense,” which signal criminal proceedings.
- Eliminate options involving protected fundamental rights (e.g., religion, opinion), as these do not trigger trials.
- Distinguish between criminal law (usually leads to trials) and administrative matters (often handled by authorities without court unless appealed).
- Identify whether the scenario involves prosecution by the state; if not, it likely doesn’t involve a court trial.
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