Question 150 · Federal question
A lay judge in Germany is ...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Eine Gerichtsschöffin/ein Gerichtsschöffe in Deutschland ist …
- A die Stellvertreterin/der Stellvertreter des Stadtoberhaupts.
- B eine ehrenamtliche Richterin/ein ehrenamtlicher Richter. ✓ Correct answer
- C ein Mitglied eines Gemeinderats.
- D eine Person, die Jura studiert hat.
Translation
A lay judge in Germany is ...
- A the deputy of the city leader.
- B an honorary judge. ✓ Correct answer
- C a member of a municipal council.
- D a person who has studied law.
Explanation
A Schöffin/Schöffe is a lay judge in German courts who serves on an honorary (voluntary) basis alongside professional judges. They are part of the judiciary, not municipal leadership or local councils, and they do not need a law degree.
Tips
- Watch for keywords: “Schöffe/Schöffin” usually signals a lay judge in criminal courts and the term “ehrenamtlich” (honorary/voluntary).
- Use separation of powers: judiciary roles are distinct from municipal executive (mayor/deputy) and legislative local bodies (councils).
- Eliminate options that imply political offices (city head, council member) or formal legal training requirements; lay judges are typically non-lawyers.
- When unsure, match domain terms: court-related terms align with judges; city or council terms point to local government, not courts.
Practice in the app
