Question 54
What does the abbreviation CSU mean in Germany?
German original: Was bedeutet die Abkürzung CSU in Deutschland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Christian Secure Union
- Christian South German Union
- Christian Social Entrepreneur Association
- Christian Social Union — Correct answer
Explanation
CSU stands for Christlich Soziale Union (Christian Social Union). It is the sister party of the CDU and runs exclusively in Bavaria. Together they form a joint parliamentary group in the Bundestag.
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.
- abbreviation — An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase, for example 'etc.' for 'et cetera'.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- 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.