Question 32
What does not belong to the executive branch in Germany?
German original: Was gehört in Deutschland nicht zur Exekutive?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- the police
- the courts — Correct answer
- the tax office
- the ministries
Explanation
Courts belong to the judicial branch (Judikative), not the executive. The executive branch comprises the government and administration: police, authorities, and ministries.
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.
- executive branch — The executive branch is the part of government responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws passed by parliament. In Germany, it consists of the government and public administration authorities.
- 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.