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Baden-Württemberg state questions
These 10 questions about Baden-Württemberg are part of the naturalization test in this state, in addition to the 300 federal questions.
1. Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Baden-Württemberg?
Correct answer: Image 1
Baden-Württemberg's coat of arms shows three black lions on a golden shield, the historical symbol of the former Duchy of Swabia.
2. Which is a district in Baden-Württemberg?
Correct answer: Neckar-Odenwald District
The Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis lies in northern Baden-Württemberg. The Mecklenburg Lake District, North Frisia, and Altötting all belong to other states.
3. For how many years is the state parliament in Baden-Württemberg elected?
Correct answer: 5
The Landtag of Baden-Württemberg is elected every five years, the term used in most German states.
4. From what age are you allowed to vote in local elections in Baden-Württemberg?
Correct answer: 16
In Baden-Württemberg, the minimum voting age for local elections is 16, while state and federal elections still require 18.
5. What colors does the state flag of Baden-Württemberg have?
Correct answer: black-gold
Baden-Württemberg's state colors are black and gold, taken from its historical coats of arms.
6. Where can you obtain information about political topics in Baden-Württemberg?
Correct answer: at the State Agency for Civic Education
The Landeszentrale für politische Bildung Baden-Württemberg offers impartial information on politics, unlike the regulatory office, the consumer advice center, or churches.
7. The state capital of Baden-Württemberg is called …
Correct answer: Stuttgart.
Stuttgart is the capital and seat of government of Baden-Württemberg. Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, and Mannheim are well known cities in the state but not the capital.
8. Which federal state is Baden-Württemberg?
Correct answer: Number 2 in the image
Baden-Württemberg lies in the southwest of Germany, bordering France and Switzerland.
9. What is the title of the head of government in Baden-Württemberg?
Correct answer: Minister President
The head of government of Baden-Württemberg, like in every non city state, is called Ministerpräsident or Ministerpräsidentin, not First Minister, Prime Minister, or Mayor.
10. Which minister does Baden-Württemberg not have?
Correct answer: Minister of Foreign Affairs
Foreign affairs are a federal responsibility, so Baden-Württemberg has ministries for Finance, Justice, and Interior but none for Foreign Affairs.
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