Question 3
A judge in Germany belongs to the …
German original: Eine Richterin / ein Richter in Deutschland gehört zur …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- The judiciary. — Correct answer
- The executive.
- The operative.
- The legislature.
Explanation
Judges belong to the judiciary (Judikative), which is the third branch of state power. They are independent of the executive and legislative branches and ensure compliance with the law through their rulings.
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.
- 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.
- 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.