Question 184 · Federal question
On what legal basis was the State of Israel founded?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Auf welcher rechtlichen Grundlage wurde der Staat Israel gegründet?
- A eine Resolution der Vereinten Nationen ✓ Correct answer
- B ein Beschluss des Zionistenkongresses
- C ein Vorschlag der Bundesregierung
- D ein Vorschlag der UdSSR
Translation
On what legal basis was the State of Israel founded?
- A a resolution of the United Nations ✓ Correct answer
- B a decision of the Zionist Congress
- C a proposal of the Federal Government
- D a proposal of the USSR
Explanation
The State of Israel was proclaimed in 1948 following the UN General Assembly Partition Plan (Resolution 181, 1947), which provided the international legal framework for establishing a Jewish and an Arab state in Mandatory Palestine. Other options reflect political movements or proposals but not the formal international legal basis.
Tips
- Look for references to international organizations and formal resolutions when questions ask about the legal basis of state creation.
- Post–World War II state formations often tie to UN actions rather than proposals by single countries or political congresses.
- Eliminate options that are merely suggestions by one government or a movement without international legal authority.
- Keywords to watch for: United Nations, resolution, General ssembly, partition plan, international mandate.
Practice in the app
