Question 141 · Federal question
Who advises individuals on legal matters in Germany and represents them in court?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wer berät in Deutschland Personen bei Rechtsfragen und vertritt sie vor Gericht?
- A eine Rechtsanwältin/ein Rechtsanwalt ✓ Correct answer
- B eine Richterin/ein Richter
- C eine Schöffin/ein Schöffe
- D eine Staatsanwältin/ein Staatsanwalt
Translation
Who advises individuals on legal matters in Germany and represents them in court?
- A a lawyer ✓ Correct answer
- B a judge
- C a lay judge
- D a public prosecutor
Explanation
In Germany, lawyers provide legal advice and represent clients in court. Judges decide cases impartially, lay judges are non-professional volunteers assisting the court, and prosecutors represent the state in criminal proceedings rather than advising private individuals.
Tips
- Focus on the verbs: "to advise on legal questions" and "to represent in court" point to the profession that serves private clients.
- Eliminate roles that must remain neutral (judges) or that act on behalf of the state (prosecutors).
- Remember that lay judges are volunteers who participate in judgments but do not offer legal counsel.
- Keywords to watch: Beratung (advice), Vertretung vor Gericht (representation in court) vs. nklage (prosecution) or Urteil (judgment).
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