Question 67 · Federal question
What is primarily a responsibility of the federal states in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was ist in Deutschland vor allem eine Aufgabe der Bundesländer?
- A Verteidigungspolitik
- B Außenpolitik
- C Wirtschaftspolitik
- D Schulpolitik ✓ Correct answer
Translation
What is primarily a responsibility of the federal states in Germany?
- A Defense policy
- B Foreign policy
- C Economic policy
- D Education policy ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In Germany’s federal system, the states (Länder) hold cultural sovereignty (Kulturhoheit), which includes responsibility for education. Defense and foreign policy are classic federal (Bund) powers, while economic policy is largely coordinated at the federal level and EU level.
Tips
- Look for keywords tied to the Bund (e.g., defense, foreign affairs, currency) vs. Länder (education, culture).
- Recall the principle of Kulturhoheit der Länder: schools and curricula are state-led.
- Eliminate options traditionally centralized at the federal level (military, diplomacy).
- When unsure, map policy areas to constitutional levels: Bund handles external/sovereign matters; Länder handle cultural/educational matters.
Practice in the app
