Language: English
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
A lawyer advises clients on legal matters and represents them in court. Judges must stay neutral, lay judges are volunteers without legal training, and prosecutors act for the state, not for private individuals.
Tips
- Advice plus courtroom representation for a private client points to a lawyer, judges and prosecutors serve very different roles.
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