Question 44
What does the abbreviation SPD mean?
German original: Was bedeutet die Abkürzung SPD?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Socialist Party of Germany
- Social political party of Germany
- Social Democratic Party of Germany — Correct answer
- Socially Just Party of Germany
Explanation
SPD stands for Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands, which means Social Democratic Party of Germany. It is the oldest political party in Germany, founded in 1863, and one of the traditional major parties alongside the CDU/CSU.
Key terms in this question
- abbreviation — An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase, for example 'etc.' for 'et cetera'.
- cut / reduction — A cut means that something is reduced or decreased, for example a financial benefit or a budget. The amount or quantity becomes smaller than before.