Question 12
Who advises people on legal issues in Germany and represents them in court?
German original: Wer berät in Deutschland Personen bei Rechtsfragen und vertritt sie vor Gericht?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- a female lawyer / a male lawyer — Correct answer
- a female judge / a male judge
- a female lay judge / a male lay judge
- a female public prosecutor / a male public prosecutor
Explanation
A lawyer advises clients on legal matters and represents them in court. The profession requires a law degree and a legal clerkship (Referendariat); admission to the bar follows after passing the Second State Examination.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- law / right — A rule established by the state that applies to everyone in a country. It can also mean a personal entitlement or freedom that a person is guaranteed.
- question — A question is a sentence used to request information or an answer from someone else.
- in demand / sought-after — Describes something or someone that is highly wanted or desired by many people. It refers to things or skills that are popular or needed.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- court — A court is a state institution that resolves legal disputes and issues judgments. It ensures that laws are applied and rights are protected.
- Persons / People — Human beings considered individually or as a group. The word refers to all people involved in a particular situation or context.
- Person — A human being considered as an individual with their own identity, rights, and responsibilities.