Question 34 · Federal question
What is Germany not?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was ist Deutschland nicht?
- A eine Demokratie
- B ein Rechtsstaat
- C eine Monarchie ✓ Correct answer
- D ein Sozialstaat
Translation
What is Germany not?
- A a democracy
- B a constitutional state
- C a monarchy ✓ Correct answer
- D a welfare state
Explanation
Germany is a democratic, social, federal state based on the rule of law. It does not have a monarch as head of state; instead, it has an elected Federal President. Therefore, it is not a monarchy.
Tips
- Look for terms anchored in the Basic Law (e.g., democratic, social, rule-of-law). Identify forms of government that do not apply to modern Germany (e.g., hereditary rule). Use elimination: if several options are explicitly stated principles in the constitution, the remaining one is likely the odd one out. Remember the roles of the Federal President and hancellor to distinguish republic from monarchy.
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