Question 2 · Federal question
In Germany, parents can decide until the child reaches the age of 14 whether the child…
German original (as asked in the real test)
In Deutschland können Eltern bis zum 14. Lebensjahr ihres Kindes entscheiden, ob es in der Schule am …
- A Geschichtsunterricht teilnimmt.
- B Religionsunterricht teilnimmt. ✓ Correct answer
- C Politikunterricht teilnimmt.
- D Sprachunterricht teilnimmt.
Translation
In Germany, parents can decide until the child reaches the age of 14 whether the child participates in…
- A history lessons.
- B religious education. ✓ Correct answer
- C politics lessons.
- D language lessons.
Explanation
In Germany, children become religiously mature at 14. Until then, parents decide if the child participates in religious education at school. This stems from freedom of religion and the law on religious upbringing, not from rules about other mandatory subjects.
Tips
- Watch for the key age 14: it usually signals religious maturity and decisions about religion.
- Connect the topic to freedom of religion and parental rights rather than general school curriculum.
- Eliminate core subjects that are generally compulsory (e.g., history, politics, language) and look for the one that is optional with an opt-in/opt-out arrangement.
- If the question mentions parental decision up to a certain age, think of religious matters in school.
Practice in the app
