Language: English
Question 140 · Federal question
What does a lay judge do in Germany? She/He ...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was macht eine Schöffin/ein Schöffe in Deutschland? Sie/Er …
- A entscheidet mit Richterinnen/Richtern über Schuld und Strafe. ✓ Correct answer
- B gibt Bürgerinnen/Bürgern rechtlichen Rat.
- C stellt Urkunden aus.
- D verteidigt die Angeklagte/den Angeklagten.
Translation
What does a lay judge do in Germany? She/He ...
- A decides with judges on guilt and punishment. ✓ Correct answer
- B provides legal advice to citizens.
- C issues documents.
- D defends the accused.
Explanation
A Schöffe/Schöffin (lay judge) sits alongside professional judges in criminal courts and helps decide both guilt and sentence. They are not lawyers, clerks, or legal advisers.
Tips
- Schöffe is the term to know, a citizen who judges guilt and punishment together with a professional judge.
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