Language: English
Question 142 · Federal question
What is the main task of a judge in Germany? A judge...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was ist die Hauptaufgabe einer Richterin/eines Richters in Deutschland? Eine Richterin/ein Richter …
- A vertritt Bürgerinnen und Bürger vor einem Gericht.
- B arbeitet an einem Gericht und spricht Urteile. ✓ Correct answer
- C ändert Gesetze.
- D betreut Jugendliche vor Gericht.
Translation
What is the main task of a judge in Germany? A judge...
- A represents citizens in court.
- B works in a court and delivers judgments. ✓ Correct answer
- C changes laws.
- D supervises juveniles in court.
Explanation
A judge's core task in Germany is to run court proceedings and deliver judgments based on the law. Judges do not represent clients, change laws, or supervise young people, those belong to lawyers, parliament, and other services.
Tips
- Delivering judgments in court is the judge's job, representing, lawmaking, and youth supervision belong elsewhere.
