Question 19
What is Germany not?
German original: Was ist Deutschland nicht?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- a democracy
- a constitutional state
- a monarchy — Correct answer
- a welfare state
Explanation
Germany is not a monarchy but a republic. There is no king or emperor; the head of state is the elected Federal President. Germany is a democratic, social, and federal state.
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.
- not — This word negates a statement or an action. It indicates that something is not true or does not happen.