Question 13
What is the main task of a judge in Germany? A judge …
German original: Was ist die Hauptaufgabe einer Richterin / eines Richters in Deutschland? Eine Richterin / ein Richter …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- represents citizens before a court.
- works in a court and makes judgments. — Correct answer
- changes laws.
- supervises young people in court.
Explanation
Judges work at courts and hand down verdicts in civil, criminal, and administrative matters. Under Art. 97 Basic Law they are independent and subject only to the law.
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.
- one / someone — 'Einer' is a German pronoun or article referring to a single, unspecified male person or thing, equivalent to 'one' or 'someone'.
- 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.
- task / duty — A task or duty is an activity or responsibility that someone must complete or fulfill. It can be professional, educational, or social in nature.
- female judge — A female judge is a woman who works in a court and makes decisions in legal cases. She determines whether someone is guilty and what sentence or resolution is appropriate.
- judge — A judge is a person who makes legal decisions in a court of law. Judges are independent and bound only by the law.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- main task / primary responsibility — The most important or central duty that a person or institution is required to fulfill.