Language: English
Question 199 · Federal question
In the GDR, the abbreviation 'Stasi' referred to ...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Mit der Abkürzung "Stasi" meinte man in der DDR …
- A das Parlament.
- B das Ministerium für Staatssicherheit. ✓ Correct answer
- C eine regierende Partei.
- D das Ministerium für Volksbildung.
Translation
In the GDR, the abbreviation 'Stasi' referred to ...
- A the parliament.
- B the Ministry for State Security. ✓ Correct answer
- C a ruling party.
- D the Ministry of National Education.
Explanation
The Stasi was the GDR's secret police, formally the Ministry for State Security, responsible for surveillance and repression. It was not the parliament, a party or an education ministry.
Tips
- Stasi is short for Staatssicherheit, security service, not a legislative body.
- The GDR parliament was the Volkskammer, a separate institution entirely.
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