Question 14
What do you call proceedings before a court in Germany?
German original: Wie nennt man in Deutschland ein Verfahren vor einem Gericht?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- program
- procedure
- protocol
- process — Correct answer
Explanation
A court proceeding is called a Prozess (trial or process). There are civil trials (private disputes), criminal trials (state prosecution), and administrative proceedings (citizens against authorities).
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.
- court — A court is a state institution that resolves legal disputes and issues judgments. It ensures that laws are applied and rights are protected.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- a / an (dative form) — 'Einem' is the dative form of the indefinite article for masculine and neuter singular nouns in German (e.g. 'mit einem Mann' = with a man).
- to drive / to travel — To move from one place to another using a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or train.
- procedure / process — A procedure is a structured series of steps or measures followed to reach a goal or make a decision. In a legal context, it refers to a formal process before a court or government authority.