Question 1
The Federal Republic of Germany is a founding member …
German original: Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist ein Gründungsmitglied …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- of the North Atlantic Treaty (NATO).
- of the United Nations (UN).
- of the European Union (EU). — Correct answer
- of the Warsaw Pact.
Explanation
Germany is a founding member of the European Union. The EU's roots lie in the European Economic Community (EEC) of 1957, which Germany co-founded through the Treaties of Rome.
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 Republic — The Federal Republic of Germany is the official name of the German state. It consists of 16 federal states and is a democratic republic.
- member — A person who officially belongs to a group, organization, or association and participates in it.
- 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.
- the Federal Government / the Federation — The Federation refers to the central level of government in Germany, as opposed to the individual federal states (Länder). It is responsible for matters that affect the whole country, such as foreign policy or national defense.
- Republic — A republic is a form of government in which political power belongs to the people, who elect representatives to govern the country. There is no monarch; the head of state is usually an elected president or similar figure.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- founding / establishment — A founding is the official act of creating something new, such as a state, an organization, or a company.