Question 5
In Germany, state authority is divided. Which branch of state authority does a judge work for? For the …
German original: In Deutschland wird die Staatsgewalt geteilt. Für welche Staatsgewalt arbeitet eine Richterin / ein Richter? Für die …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Judiciary — Correct answer
- Executive
- Press
- Legislature
Explanation
The judiciary (Judikative) comprises all courts and judges. Judges are independent and administer justice. The other powers are the legislative (parliament) and executive (government).
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.
- state authority — State authority is the power of a government to make and enforce laws and to govern the people living within its territory. In Germany, according to the Basic Law, all state authority derives from the people.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- State — A state is an organized community with a defined territory, a population, and a government that creates and enforces laws.
- violence / power — Violence refers to the use of force to harm or coerce someone. In a political context, it also means state power, as in the separation of powers (legislative, executive, and judicial).
- 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.
- work / labor — Work is an activity that people do to earn money or accomplish something. It can be physical or mental 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.