Block 5

Questions 121 to 150

Question 121
A party wants to enter the German Bundestag. However, it must have a minimum share of votes. This means ...
  1. 5 % hurdle.
  2. Approval limit.
  3. Underlying value.
  4. Directive.
Question 122
What principle governs elections in Germany? Elections in Germany are ...
  1. free, equal, secret.
  2. open, safe, free.
  3. closed, equal, safe.
  4. safe, open, voluntary.
Question 123
What is the "5% hurdle" in Germany?
  1. Voting regulations in the Bundestag for small parties
  2. Attendance control in the Bundestag for votes
  3. Minimum percentage of votes to enter parliament
  4. Attendance control in the Federal Council for votes
Question 124
The Bundestag election in Germany is the election ...
  1. of the Federal Chancellor.
  2. the parliaments of the federal states.
  3. of the Parliament for Germany.
  4. of the Federal President.
Question 125
In a democracy, a function of regular elections, ...
  1. to force citizens to cast their vote.
  2. to enable a change of government according to the will of the majority of voters.
  3. maintain existing laws in the country.
  4. to give more power to the poor.
Question 126
What do citizens entitled to vote in Germany get before an election?
  1. an election notification from the municipality
  2. an authorization to vote from the Federal President
  3. a notification from the Federal Assembly
  4. a notification from the parish office
Question 127
Why is there a 5% hurdle in the electoral law of the Federal Republic of Germany? It exists because ...
  1. the programs of many small parties have a lot in common.
  2. citizens can lose their bearings with many small parties.
  3. Many small parties make it difficult to form a government.
  4. the small parties do not have enough money to pay the politicians.
Question 128
Members of parliament who are elected by the citizens are called ...
  1. MPs.
  2. Registrars.
  3. Ambassadors.
  4. Prime Ministers / Minister Presidents.
Question 129
Elected by the people in Germany ...
  1. the Federal Chancellor.
  2. the Prime Minister of a federal state.
  3. the Bundestag.
  4. the Federal President.
Question 130
Which ballot paper would be valid in a Bundestag election?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Question 131
In Germany, a mayor is a person who ...
  1. the head of a school.
  2. the head of a bank.
  3. the head of a community.
  4. the chairperson of a party.
Question 132
Many people in Germany do voluntary work in their free time. What does that mean?
  1. They work as soldiers.
  2. They work voluntarily and unpaid in clubs and associations.
  3. You work in the federal government.
  4. You work in a hospital and earn money.
Question 133
What is allowed in federal and state elections in Germany?
  1. The husband votes for his wife.
  2. You can cast your vote by postal vote.
  3. You can cast your vote by telephone on election day.
  4. Children from the age of 14 may vote.
Question 134
They want to abolish the bus route that you always take to work. What can you do to keep the bus route?
  1. I take part in a citizens' initiative for the preservation of the bus line or set up an initiative myself.
  2. I become a member of a sports club and train cycling.
  3. I am contacting the tax office because, as a taxpayer, I have a right to the bus route.
  4. I write a letter to the local forestry office.
Question 135
Who do the trade unions represent in Germany?
  1. large companies
  2. small companies
  3. Self-employed
  4. Male and female employees
Question 136
You go to the labor court in Germany at ...
  1. incorrect service charge settlement.
  2. unjustified dismissal by your boss.
  3. Problems with neighbors.
  4. Difficulties after a traffic accident.
Question 137
Which court in Germany is responsible for disputes in the world of work?
  1. the family court
  2. the criminal court
  3. the labor court
  4. the local court
Question 138
What can I do in Germany if my employer has wrongfully dismissed me?
  1. Continue to work and be friendly to the boss
  2. conduct dunning proceedings against the employer
  3. Filing an action for unfair dismissal
  4. report the employer to the police
Question 139
When is there a trial in court in Germany? When someone ...
  1. converts to another religion.
  2. has committed a criminal offense and is charged.
  3. holds an opinion that differs from that of the government.
  4. has parked his car incorrectly and it is towed away.
Question 140
What does a lay assessor do in Germany? He / she ...
  1. decides on guilt and punishment with judges.
  2. gives citizens legal advice.
  3. issues certificates.
  4. defends the accused.
Question 141
Who advises people in Germany on legal issues and represents them in court?
  1. one lawyer
  2. one judge
  3. one lay assessor
  4. one public prosecutor
Question 142
What is the main task of a judge in Germany? A judge ...
  1. represents citizens before a court.
  2. works at a court and pronounces judgments.
  3. changes laws.
  4. looks after young people in court.
Question 143
A judge in Germany belongs to the ...
  1. Judiciary.
  2. Executive.
  3. Operative.
  4. Legislative.
Question 144
In Germany, a judge is a member of the ...
  1. executive power.
  2. judicial power.
  3. planning violence.
  4. legislative power.
Question 145
In Germany, state power is divided. For which state authority does a judge work? For the ...
  1. Judiciary.
  2. Executive.
  3. Press.
  4. Legislative.
Question 146
What are proceedings before a court called in Germany?
  1. Program
  2. Procedure
  3. Protocol
  4. Process
Question 147
What is the work of a judge in Germany?
  1. Governing Germany
  2. Speak law
  3. Create plans
  4. Enact laws
Question 148
What is the task of the police in Germany?
  1. to defend the country
  2. eavesdropping on citizens
  3. to pass the laws
  4. monitor compliance with the law
Question 149
Who can become a court juror in Germany?
  1. all residents born in Germany over the age of 18
  2. all German nationals older than 24 and younger than 70 years of age
  3. all persons who have lived in Germany for at least 5 years
  4. only persons with a degree in law
Question 150
A court juror in Germany is ...
  1. the deputy of the head of the city.
  2. one honorary judge.
  3. a member of a municipal council.
  4. a person who has studied law.