Question 9
What is the main task of the federal states in Germany?
German original: Was ist in Deutschland vor allem eine Aufgabe der Bundesländer?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Defense policy
- Foreign policy
- Economic policy
- School policy — Correct answer
Explanation
Education policy is the responsibility of the federal states (cultural sovereignty). Each state independently decides on curricula, school types, and academic qualifications.
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 states — The federal states are the 16 individual states that make up Germany. Each state has its own government and is responsible for certain areas such as education or policing.
- all/everyone — A pronoun or adjective indicating that no person or thing is excluded. It refers to the complete entirety of a group.
- 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.
- task / duty — A task or duty is an activity or responsibility that someone must complete or fulfill. It can be professional, educational, or social in nature.
- 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.
- federal states — The federal states are the 16 regions that make up Germany, such as Bavaria, Berlin, or Hamburg. Each state has its own government and is responsible for certain areas like education and policing.
- everything, all (dative form) — 'Allem' is the dative form of 'alles' (everything) in German. It is commonly used in expressions like 'vor allem', meaning 'above all' or 'especially'.