Question 9
What didn't exist in Germany during the Nazi era?
German original: Was gab es in Deutschland nicht während der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- free elections — Correct answer
- press censorship
- arbitrary arrests
- persecution of Jews
Explanation
During National Socialism there were no free elections. Referendums were manipulated to legitimize the dictatorship. Opposition parties were banned and the press was censored.
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.
- time — Time refers to the progression of moments, hours, days, and years. It describes when something happens or how long something lasts.
- during / while — 'Während' is used to indicate that two actions or situations happen at the same time, or to refer to a period of time. For example: 'Während der Arbeit hört er Musik' means 'He listens to music while working'.
- National Socialism — National Socialism was a political ideology and dictatorship in Germany from 1933 to 1945 under Adolf Hitler, characterized by racism, antisemitism, and the Holocaust.
- social — 'Social' describes everything related to people living together and supporting each other in a society. Social institutions or services help people who are in need.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- Nation — A nation is a large group of people connected by a common language, culture, history, or origin, who usually live together in a shared state.