Question 212 · Federal question
What is the full name of Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wie lautet der vollständige Name Deutschlands?
- A Bundesstaat Deutschland
- B Bundesländer Deutschland
- C Bundesrepublik Deutschland ✓ Correct answer
- D Bundesbezirk Deutschland
Translation
What is the full name of Germany?
- A Federal State of Germany
- B Federal Lands of Germany
- C Federal Republic of Germany ✓ Correct answer
- D Federal District of Germany
Explanation
Germany’s official constitutional name, as stated in the Basic Law and used on official documents (e.g., passports, federal institutions), is the Federal Republic of Germany.
Tips
- Look for the formal constitutional term used in the Basic Law and on official seals/documents.
- Eliminate options that describe types of political units (e.g., constituent states) rather than the country’s full name.
- Watch out for distractors using generic words like “state” or “district” that are not part of the official title.
- Recall that Germany is a federal republic; the official name reflects both the federal structure and the republican system.
