Question 249 · Federal question
Who is primarily responsible for child-rearing in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wer ist in Deutschland hauptsächlich verantwortlich für die Kindererziehung?
- A der Staat
- B die Eltern ✓ Correct answer
- C die Verwandten
- D die Schulen
Translation
Who is primarily responsible for child-rearing in Germany?
- A the state
- B the parents ✓ Correct answer
- C the relatives
- D the schools
Explanation
According to Article 6(2) of Germany’s Basic Law, the care and upbringing of children are the natural right and primary duty of the parents. The state only supervises and intervenes when the child’s welfare is at risk.
Tips
- Look for references to the Basic Law (Grundgesetz), especially Article 6 on family and parental rights.
- Prioritize options that assign primary duties to individuals/families rather than state institutions.
- Eliminate choices that suggest schools or extended family have the main legal responsibility; they support but are not primarily responsible.
- Watch for wording like “primarily responsible” or “natural right/duty,” which often points to parental authority in family matters.
Practice in the app
