Question 148 · Federal question
What is a duty of the police in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was ist eine Aufgabe der Polizei in Deutschland?
- A das Land zu verteidigen
- B die Bürgerinnen und Bürger abzuhören
- C die Gesetze zu beschließen
- D die Einhaltung von Gesetzen zu überwachen ✓ Correct answer
Translation
What is a duty of the police in Germany?
- A to defend the country
- B to eavesdrop on citizens
- C to enact laws
- D to monitor compliance with laws ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In Germany, the police are an executive authority responsible for public safety and order, including enforcing and ensuring compliance with laws. Defense is handled by the military, legislation by parliaments, and surveillance of citizens is tightly restricted and requires legal authorization.
Tips
- Identify which branch a task belongs to: legislation (parliament), execution/enforcement (police/administration), adjudication (courts), defense (military). Watch for options that imply rights violations or overly broad powers without due process. Eliminate answers that confuse making laws with enforcing them or mix military duties with police functions.
Practice in the app
