Question 8
The Federal Republic of Germany is today divided into...
German original: Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist heute gegliedert in …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- four occupation zones.
- an eastern state and a western state.
- 16 cantons.
- Federal, state and local governments. — Correct answer
Explanation
Germany is structured into three administrative levels: the federal level (Bund), the 16 federal states (Länder), and municipalities (Kommunen). Each level has its own competencies.
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 Republic — The Federal Republic of Germany is the official name of the German state. It consists of 16 federal states and is a democratic republic.
- 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.
- the Federal Government / the Federation — The Federation refers to the central level of government in Germany, as opposed to the individual federal states (Länder). It is responsible for matters that affect the whole country, such as foreign policy or national defense.
- Republic — A republic is a form of government in which political power belongs to the people, who elect representatives to govern the country. There is no monarch; the head of state is usually an elected president or similar figure.
- today — 'Today' refers to the current day, meaning the day on which someone is speaking or writing at that moment.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- structured / divided — Divided into several parts or levels in an organized way. For example, the German school system is structured because it has different types of schools.