Question 68 · Federal question
Why does the state in Germany control the school system?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Warum kontrolliert der Staat in Deutschland das Schulwesen?
- A weil es in Deutschland nur staatliche Schulen gibt
- B weil alle Schülerinnen und Schüler einen Schulabschluss haben müssen
- C weil es in den Bundesländern verschiedene Schulen gibt
- D weil es nach dem Grundgesetz seine Aufgabe ist ✓ Correct answer
Translation
Why does the state in Germany control the school system?
- A because there are only state schools in Germany
- B because all students must have a school diploma
- C because there are different schools in the federal states
- D because it is its duty according to the Basic Law ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
The German Basic Law (Grundgesetz) explicitly states that the entire school system is under state supervision (Article 7). Therefore, the state’s control is grounded in a constitutional mandate, not because there are only public schools, universal graduation requirements, or differences among federal states.
Tips
- Look for options that cite a constitutional basis; references to the Grundgesetz often indicate the correct legal foundation.
- Recall key articles: education falls under state supervision per Article 7.
- Eliminate statements that are factually incorrect (e.g., claiming only public schools exist) or that describe circumstances but not the legal reason (e.g., differences between federal states).
- Prefer options that describe duties or mandates rather than practical situations or outcomes.
Practice in the app
