Question 161 · Federal question
What characterized the Nazi state? A policy of …
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was kennzeichnete den NS-Staat? Eine Politik …
- A des staatlichen Rassismus ✓ Correct answer
- B der Meinungsfreiheit
- C der allgemeinen Religionsfreiheit
- D der Entwicklung der Demokratie
Translation
What characterized the Nazi state? A policy of …
- A state racism ✓ Correct answer
- B freedom of expression
- C general religious freedom
- D development of democracy
Explanation
The Nazi regime was a racist dictatorship that institutionalized racial ideology and persecution. It abolished democratic institutions, censored and controlled opinion, and repressed religious and political freedoms. Therefore, policies promoting freedom or democracy do not characterize the NS state.
Tips
- When you see “NS-Staat,” think dictatorship, racial ideology, persecution, and suppression of rights.
- Eliminate options that refer to democratic development or freedoms (opinion, religion, assembly).
- Look for keywords like state-driven racism, Gleichschaltung, antisemitism, and totalitarian control.
- Contrast liberal constitutional principles with what fascist regimes actually did.
Practice in the app
