Language: English
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
German children reach religious maturity at 14, so until then parents choose whether their child attends religious education. This comes from freedom of religion, not from rules about compulsory subjects like history or language.
Tips
- Age 14 is the marker for religious maturity, not for general school choices.
- Only religious education has this parental opt in or out, other subjects stay compulsory.
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