Question 56 · Federal question
Which office is part of the municipal administration in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Welches Amt gehört in Deutschland zur Gemeindeverwaltung?
- A Pfarramt
- B Ordnungsamt ✓ Correct answer
- C Finanzamt
- D Auswärtiges Amt
Translation
Which office is part of the municipal administration in Germany?
- A Parish office
- B Public order office ✓ Correct answer
- C Tax office
- D Foreign office
Explanation
The Ordnungsamt (public order office) is typically part of a municipality’s administration in Germany, handling local public order and regulatory tasks. The Pfarramt is a church office, the Finanzamt is a state (Land) tax authority, and the Auswärtiges Amt is a federal ministry (Foreign Office).
Tips
- Identify the government level in the question: municipality (Gemeinde), state (Land), or federal (und). Eliminate options that are clearly church-related or federal ministries. Remember that tax offices are usually at the state level, while foreign affairs are federal. Look for keywords like ‘Amt’ tied to local public order or regulatory functions to signal a municipal office.
