Question 1
How many federal states does the Federal Republic of Germany have?
German original: Wie viele Bundesländer hat die Bundesrepublik Deutschland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- 14
- 15
- 16 — Correct answer
- 17
Explanation
The Federal Republic consists of 16 federal states. After reunification in 1990, the five new eastern states (Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia) and unified Berlin joined.
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 states — The federal states are the 16 individual states that make up Germany. Each state has its own government and is responsible for certain areas such as education or policing.
- 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.
- many — A word used to describe a large number or quantity of people or things.
- 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.
- federal states — The federal states are the 16 regions that make up Germany, such as Bavaria, Berlin, or Hamburg. Each state has its own government and is responsible for certain areas like education and policing.
- 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.