Question 14
Germany is...
German original: Deutschland ist …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- a socialist state.
- a federal state. — Correct answer
- a dictatorship.
- a monarchy.
Explanation
Germany is a federal state (federation) of 16 states. It is not a unitary state like France, nor a confederation where individual states would remain fully sovereign.
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.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.