Question 55 · Federal question
What does this picture show?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was zeigt dieses Bild?
- A den Bundestagssitz in Berlin ✓ Correct answer
- B das Bundesverfassungsgericht in Karlsruhe
- C das Bundesratsgebäude in Berlin
- D das Bundeskanzleramt in Berlin
Translation
What does this picture show?
- A the seat of the Bundestag in Berlin ✓ Correct answer
- B the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe
- C the Federal Council building in Berlin
- D the Federal Chancellery in Berlin
Explanation
The image shows the Reichstag building in Berlin, which houses the German Bundestag (federal parliament). This historic building was reconstructed after German reunification and serves as the seat of Germany's federal parliament. The distinctive glass dome is a modern addition that symbolizes transparency in government.
Tips
- Look for architectural features that identify the Reichstag building: the historic facade combined with the modern glass dome.
- Remember that the Bundestag meets in Berlin, not in other cities like Karlsruhe (which houses the Constitutional Court).
- The Reichstag is specifically the parliament building, distinct from government offices like the Chancellery.
- Eliminate options that refer to courts or executive buildings when the image shows parliamentary architecture.
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