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 is a lay judge in German criminal courts who sits alongside professional judges and participates in deciding guilt and the sentence. They are not lawyers, not court clerks, and not officials issuing documents.
Tips
- Look for keywords: 'Schöffe' means lay judge in criminal proceedings. Eliminate options that describe roles of lawyers (defense), administrative officials (issuing documents), or legal advisers. In court contexts, lay judges share decision-making on verdict and punishment with professional judges.
Practice in the app
