Question 15
What is the job of a judge in Germany?
German original: Was ist die Arbeit einer Richterin / eines Richters in Deutschland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- govern Germany
- administer justice — Correct answer
- draw up plans
- enact laws
Explanation
A judge's task is to administer justice: they rule on guilt, compensation, or administrative disputes based on the law. Judges are independent and not subject to instructions.
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.
- 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.
- 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.