Language: English
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 Schöffe/Schöffin is an honorary, unpaid lay judge who serves alongside professional judges in German courts. They are not municipal officials, council members, or trained lawyers.
Tips
- Ehrenamtlich is the keyword linking Schöffe to a volunteer role in court, not to city hall or a law degree.
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