Language: English
Question 263 · Federal question
In Germany, juveniles from the age of 14 are criminally responsible. This means…
German original (as asked in the real test)
In Deutschland sind Jugendliche ab 14 Jahren strafmündig. Das bedeutet: Jugendliche, die 14 Jahre und älter sind und gegen Strafgesetze verstoßen, …
- A werden bestraft. ✓ Correct answer
- B werden wie Erwachsene behandelt.
- C teilen die Strafe mit ihren Eltern.
- D werden nicht bestraft.
Translation
In Germany, juveniles from the age of 14 are criminally responsible. This means: Juveniles who are 14 years and older and violate criminal laws, ...
- A are punished. ✓ Correct answer
- B are treated like adults.
- C share the punishment with their parents.
- D are not punished.
Explanation
From age 14, young people in Germany are criminally responsible and fall under juvenile criminal law, so they can be punished, usually with educational and corrective measures rather than adult sentences. Parents do not share the punishment.
Tips
- Strafmuendig at 14 means punishable under juvenile law, not treated exactly like an adult.
- Under 14, a child cannot be held criminally responsible at all.
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