Berlin – question 8
Which federal state is a city state?
German original: Welches Bundesland ist ein Stadtstaat?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Berlin — Correct answer
- Saarland
- Brandenburg
- Hessen
Explanation
Berlin is a city-state: it is both a federal state and a city at the same time. It is the federal capital of Germany. The other two city-states are Hamburg and Bremen.
Key terms in this question
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 semi-autonomous regions that make up Germany. Each state has its own government and parliament.
- city / town — A city is a large settlement with many inhabitants, buildings, and infrastructure. It usually has its own local government and offers many options for shopping, work, and leisure.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a specific thing or person from a group. It is used to request a choice or identification.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- State — A state is an organized community with a defined territory, a population, and a government that creates and enforces laws.
- 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.
- city-state — A city-state is a federal state that is also a city. In Germany, there are three city-states: Berlin, Hamburg, and Bremen.