Question 5
In Germany, a child in school has …
German original: In Deutschland hat ein Kind in der Schule …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Right to unlimited leisure time.
- Freedom of choice for all subjects.
- Entitlement to school fees.
- Compulsory attendance. — Correct answer
Explanation
In Germany, school attendance is compulsory, so children are also required to be present at school. Unjustified absences are punishable by law (parents can receive a fine). Parents must provide a valid excuse for any absences.
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.
- child — A child is a person from birth until the beginning of adulthood. In legal terms in Germany, a person is considered a child as long as they are under 18 years of age.
- school — A school is an educational institution where children and young people are taught by teachers and acquire knowledge and skills.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.