Question 4
A judge belongs in Germany to the …
German original: Eine Richterin / ein Richter gehört in Deutschland zur …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- executive power.
- judicial power. — Correct answer
- planning power.
- legislative power.
Explanation
Judges belong to the judicial power (Judikative), the third pillar of separation of powers. They are independent under Art. 97 Basic Law and administer justice in the name of the people.
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.