Question 69 · Federal question
The Federal Republic of Germany has a three-tier administrative structure. What is the…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland hat einen dreistufigen Verwaltungsaufbau. Wie heißt die unterste politische Stufe?
- A Stadträte
- B Landräte
- C Gemeinden ✓ Correct answer
- D Bezirksämter
Translation
The Federal Republic of Germany has a three-tier administrative structure. What is the name of the lowest political level?
- A City Councils
- B District Administrators
- C Municipalities ✓ Correct answer
- D District Offices
Explanation
Germany has a three-tier political-administrative structure: federal (Bund), states (Länder), and municipalities (Gemeinden/Kommunen). The municipalities form the lowest political level where local self-government takes place.
Tips
- Recall the triad: Bund – Länder – Gemeinden/Kommunen; the last term indicates the lowest level.
- Eliminate terms that denote offices or roles rather than levels (e.g., councilor, district administrator).
- Watch for words like municipality/commune for local self-government; avoid options that are specific authorities within cities or districts.
- If unsure, prefer general structural terms over job titles or administrative departments.
Practice in the app
