Question 10
What kind of government does Germany have?
German original: Was für eine Staatsform hat Deutschland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- monarchy
- dictatorship
- republic — Correct answer
- principality
Explanation
Germany is a republic, not a kingdom or monarchy. The head of state (Federal President) is elected, not determined by hereditary succession. Germany is not a dictatorship either.
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 — A state is an organized community with a defined territory, a population, and a government that creates and enforces laws.
- 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.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- form of government — The form of government describes how a state is organized and ruled, for example as a republic, monarchy, or democracy.