Question 63 · Federal question
What is not part of the executive branch in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was gehört in Deutschland nicht zur Exekutive?
- A die Polizei
- B die Gerichte ✓ Correct answer
- C das Finanzamt
- D die Ministerien
Translation
What is not part of the executive branch in Germany?
- A the police
- B the courts ✓ Correct answer
- C the tax office
- D the ministries
Explanation
In Germany, the separation of powers distinguishes the executive (government and administration, including ministries, tax offices, and police) from the judiciary (the courts) and the legislature (parliament). Courts belong to the judiciary, not the executive.
Tips
- Identify which branch each institution belongs to: executive (government/administration), judiciary (courts), legislature (parliament).
- Look for keywords: police, ministries, and authorities like tax offices usually indicate executive bodies.
- Anything involving judging, trials, or court decisions indicates the judiciary.
- Use elimination: if multiple options clearly perform administrative or enforcement roles, the remaining one likely belongs to a different branch.
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