Question 24
Which body is not one of Germany's constitutional bodies?
German original: Welches Organ gehört nicht zu den Verfassungsorganen Deutschlands?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- the Federal Council
- the Federal President
- the citizens' assembly — Correct answer
- the government
Explanation
The constitutional organs of Germany are: the Bundestag (Federal Parliament), the Bundesrat (Federal Council), the Federal Government (Bundesregierung), the Federal President (Bundespräsident), and the Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht). A citizens' assembly (Bürgerversammlung) is not a constitutional organ, but a tool for citizen participation at the local level.
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.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a specific thing or person from a group. It is used to request a choice or identification.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- Constitution — A constitution is the fundamental law of a state that establishes the basic rights of citizens and the structure of government. In Germany, the constitution is called the Basic Law (Grundgesetz).
- 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.
- organ — An organ is an official institution or body that has specific duties and powers within a state or organization, such as a parliament or government.