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Mock exam — Saxony

33 questions as in the real exam: 30 federal and 3 on Saxony. With an explanation for every option. Free, 2026.

Questions in the test
33
Split
30 + 3
Pass mark — naturalisation
17 / 33
Pass mark — "Leben in Deutschland"
15 / 33
Time
60 min
Two pass marks — read this
It is the same paper, but there are two pass marks. Naturalisation requires 17 of 33 correct. The "Leben in Deutschland" test at the end of an orientation course requires 15. So a score of 15 or 16 passes the orientation course and does not meet the naturalisation requirement. If you are sitting this for naturalisation, 17 is your number.
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  1. Question 1 of 33Catalogue question 129

    In Germany, elected by the people is …

    1. A — The Federal Chancellor is elected by the Bundestag, not directly by the people.
    2. B — The Minister-President is elected by the state parliament, not directly by the people.
    3. C — Correct: members of the Bundestag are elected directly by the eligible electorate (Art. 38 Basic Law).
    4. D — The Federal President is elected by the Federal Convention, not directly by the people.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  2. Question 2 of 33Catalogue question 136

    In Germany, you go to the labour court in the case of …

    1. A — Disputes about utility cost statements for rented flats belong before the Local Court (civil court), not the labour court.
    2. B — Correct: the labour court has jurisdiction over disputes arising from an employment relationship, such as an unfair dismissal claim (§ 2 Labour Courts Act).
    3. C — Neighbour disputes are of a civil-law nature and belong before the Local Court, not the labour court.
    4. D — Claims after a traffic accident are civil-law matters (compensation) and belong before the ordinary civil courts, not the labour court.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  3. Question 3 of 33Catalogue question 177

    Which German city was divided into four sectors after the Second World War?

    1. A — Munich lay entirely within the American occupation zone and was not divided into sectors.
    2. B — Correct: although Berlin lay in the middle of the Soviet zone, due to its status as the capital it was itself divided into four sectors (US, UK, France, USSR).
    3. C — Dresden lay in the Soviet occupation zone and was not divided into four sectors.
    4. D — Frankfurt an der Oder lay in the Soviet zone and was not divided into four sectors.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  4. Question 4 of 33Catalogue question 68

    Why does the state control the school system in Germany?

    1. A — Germany also has private and denominational schools, not only state schools.
    2. B — Compulsory schooling exists, but it is not the reason for state supervision of schools as such.
    3. C — Differences between the states explain federal diversity, not state oversight of the school system itself.
    4. D — Correct: Art. 7(1) of the Basic Law expressly places the entire school system under the supervision of the state.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  5. Question 5 of 33Catalogue question 208

    What was the "Stasi"?

    1. A — The Nazi secret service and political police were called the Gestapo and SD, not Stasi — the Stasi was only established in 1950 in East Germany.
    2. B — The Stasi was not a memorial site but an active surveillance authority.
    3. C — Correct: the Ministry for State Security (Stasi) was East Germany's secret service and political secret police.
    4. D — The Stasi was not a sports club but a state security and surveillance authority.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  6. Question 6 of 33Catalogue question 51

    Which of these is NOT part of a democratic state governed by the rule of law?

    1. A — Criticism of the government is protected by freedom of expression and typical of a state governed by the rule of law.
    2. B — Peaceful demonstrations are a basic right (Art. 8 Basic Law) and typical of a state governed by the rule of law.
    3. C — Correct: Germany has no "private police" with powers of arrest — only the state holds the monopoly on the legitimate use of force, and arrests require a legal basis. Arbitrary arrests contradict the rule-of-law principle.
    4. D — Being arrested for a crime, on a legal basis, is precisely a hallmark of a functioning rule-of-law state.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  7. Question 7 of 33Catalogue question 291

    Why do you have to state on your tax return in Germany whether you belong to a church or not?

    1. A — Correct: members of certain religious communities (mainly the large churches) pay church tax, which is levied as a surcharge on income/wage tax — church membership must therefore be stated.
    2. B — Statistical purposes are not the legal reason for the disclosure requirement; the actual reason is the levying of church tax.
    3. C — The opposite is true: those who do not belong to a tax-levying religious community pay no church tax, so overall less, not more.
    4. D — The church itself is not responsible for the general tax return; the tax office administers tax collection, with church tax being collected on behalf of the churches as part of that.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  8. Question 8 of 33Catalogue question 17

    German law forbids …

    1. A — Freedom of expression is a protected basic right (Art. 5 Basic Law) and is not forbidden.
    2. B — The right to petition is guaranteed in Art. 17 of the Basic Law, not forbidden.
    3. C — Freedom of assembly is a basic right (Art. 8 Basic Law) and is protected, not forbidden.
    4. D — Correct: the general principle of equality (Art. 3 Basic Law) forbids the state from treating its citizens unequally without justification.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  9. Question 9 of 33Catalogue question 280

    If you want to challenge an incorrect tax assessment in Germany, you must …

    1. A — Inaction results in the incorrect assessment becoming final after the deadline expires — you lose the right to have it corrected.
    2. B — Throwing the notice away does not change its legal validity; the obligation to pay remains.
    3. C — Correct: an objection to an incorrect tax assessment must be filed in writing with the tax office within one month of notification (§ 355 Fiscal Code).
    4. D — Waiting leads to the incorrect assessment becoming final once the deadline expires; a new notice does not arrive automatically.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  10. Question 10 of 33Catalogue question 46

    The German state has many responsibilities. Which of these is one of them?

    1. A — Correct: building and maintaining infrastructure such as roads and educational facilities such as schools is a classic state responsibility as part of public services.
    2. B — Selling food and clothing is a matter for private businesses within the market economy, not the state.
    3. C — There is no state-provided free newspaper supply; the press is free and organised privately.
    4. D — Car and bus manufacturing is carried out by private companies, not by the state.

    Source: www.bundesregierung.de

  11. Question 11 of 33Catalogue question 50

    Germany's economic system is called …

    1. A — A "free central economy" is a contradictory term and not a designation of the German economic system.
    2. B — Correct: the social market economy combines free competition with social balance (social insurance, worker protection) — Germany's economic model since 1948/49.
    3. C — A centrally directed economy contradicts Germany's market-based economic order.
    4. D — A planned economy, as existed in East Germany, is the opposite of West Germany's social market economy.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  12. Question 12 of 33Catalogue question 145

    In Germany, state power is divided. Which branch of state power does a judge work for? For the …

    1. A — Correct: judges are part of the judiciary, the judicial branch (Art. 92 Basic Law).
    2. B — The executive comprises the government and administration, not independent judges.
    3. C — The press is often called the "fourth estate", but it is not one of the three branches of state power named in the Basic Law.
    4. D — The legislature consists of the Bundestag and Bundesrat, not judges.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  13. Question 13 of 33Catalogue question 117

    What minimum percentage of second votes must parties receive to be elected to the German Bundestag?

    1. A — 3% is below the actual threshold clause.
    2. B — 4% is just below the actual threshold clause.
    3. C — Correct: under the Federal Elections Act, a threshold clause of 5% of second votes applies (or alternatively at least three won constituency seats).
    4. D — 6% is above the actual threshold clause.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  14. Question 14 of 33Catalogue question 10

    Which of these is compatible with the German Basic Law?

    1. A — Corporal punishment contradicts the inviolability of human dignity (Art. 1 Basic Law) and is forbidden.
    2. B — Torture is absolutely forbidden — it violates human dignity at its core (Art. 1 together with Art. 104(1) Basic Law) and is prohibited without exception.
    3. C — The death penalty is expressly abolished in Germany under Art. 102 of the Basic Law.
    4. D — Correct: a monetary fine is a regular sanction provided for in the Criminal Code and is compatible with the Basic Law.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  15. Question 15 of 33Catalogue question 41

    Why are there more than one party in a democracy?

    1. A — Correct: a multi-party system reflects the diversity of political opinion among the population and enables genuine electoral choice.
    2. B — Multiple parties do not automatically prevent corruption; that is not the actual purpose of a multi-party system.
    3. C — Demonstrations are a separate basic right (Art. 8 Basic Law) and are unrelated to the number of parties.
    4. D — Economic competition is regulated by competition law and market order, not by the number of political parties.

    Source: www.bundestag.de

  16. Question 16 of 33Catalogue question 196

    Why is the period in autumn 1989 in East Germany called "the turning point" (Die Wende)? During this time, East Germany changed politically …

    1. A — Correct: "die Wende" refers to East Germany's peaceful transition from the SED one-party dictatorship to democratic, pluralistic conditions in autumn 1989.
    2. B — East Germany did not previously have a liberal market economy but a socialist planned economy — the turning point led in the opposite direction, toward a market economy.
    3. C — East Germany was never a monarchy; it was a socialist one-party state that transformed into a democracy.
    4. D — East Germany was not a religious state but already a communist/socialist-shaped state — the turning point led away from communism, not toward it.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  17. Question 17 of 33Catalogue question 164

    What happened in Germany on 9 November 1938?

    1. A — The attack on Poland, and thus the start of the war, was on 1 September 1939, not 9 November 1938.
    2. B — The Nazi party did not lose an election in 1938 — there were no longer any free elections at that time.
    3. C — Correct: during the night of 9–10 November 1938, the November Pogroms organised by the National Socialists took place, in which synagogues and Jewish shops were destroyed throughout Germany.
    4. D — Hitler never became Reich President; he never held that office, and Hindenburg only died in 1934, after which Hitler merged the offices of Reich Chancellor and Reich President into "Führer" — not on 9 November 1938.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  18. Question 18 of 33Catalogue question 54

    Which of these is not a branch of state power in Germany?

    1. A — The legislature is one of the three classic branches of state power.
    2. B — The judiciary is one of the three classic branches of state power.
    3. C — The executive is one of the three classic branches of state power.
    4. D — Correct: "Directive" is not a term used in the separation of powers under Art. 20(2) of the Basic Law — the three branches are legislature, executive and judiciary.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  19. Question 19 of 33Catalogue question 271

    What is a custom in Germany at Christmas?

    1. A — Hiding colourful eggs is an Easter custom, not a Christmas custom.
    2. B — Correct: decorating a Christmas tree with baubles, lights and ornaments is a central German Christmas custom.
    3. C — Dressing up in masks and costumes is typical of carnival, not Christmas.
    4. D — Putting pumpkins in front of the door is a Halloween custom, not a German Christmas custom.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  20. Question 20 of 33Catalogue question 223

    Which country is a neighbouring country of Germany?

    1. A — Romania lies in south-eastern Europe, with no common border with Germany.
    2. B — Bulgaria lies on the Black Sea, far from Germany, with no common border.
    3. C — Correct: Poland is one of Germany's nine direct neighbouring countries, to the east.
    4. D — Greece lies in south-eastern Europe, with no common border with Germany.

    Source: www.auswaertiges-amt.de

  21. Question 21 of 33Catalogue question 74

    What is the parliament for the whole of Germany called?

    1. A — The Federal Convention only meets to elect the Federal President; it is not a standing parliament.
    2. B — The People's Chamber (Volkskammer) was East Germany's parliament and has not existed since reunification.
    3. C — Correct: the Bundestag is the standing, directly elected parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany.
    4. D — The Federal Court of Justice is the highest court of ordinary jurisdiction, not a parliament.

    Source: www.bundestag.de

  22. Question 22 of 33Catalogue question 106

    In Germany, volunteer election officials help with elections. What is one task of election officials?

    1. A — Children may not vote in Germany; assistance with voting is provided, where needed, by a support person of the voter's own choosing, not a general election-official task.
    2. B — Notification cards stating the polling station are sent out by the municipal administration, not by volunteer election officials on election day.
    3. C — Passing interim results on to the media would violate the duty of neutrality and is not a task of election officials.
    4. D — Correct: after the polling stations close, the election officials on the electoral board publicly count the votes.

    Source: www.bundeswahlleiterin.de

  23. Question 23 of 33Catalogue question 58

    In Germany, who appoints the ministers of the federal government?

    1. A — The President of the Federal Constitutional Court has nothing to do with forming the government; they lead the constitutional judiciary.
    2. B — Correct: under Art. 64(1) of the Basic Law, the Federal President appoints and dismisses the federal ministers on the proposal of the Federal Chancellor.
    3. C — The President of the Bundesrat represents the chamber of the Länder and has no power to appoint federal ministers.
    4. D — The President of the Bundestag chairs parliamentary sessions but does not appoint ministers.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  24. Question 24 of 33Catalogue question 110

    For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany?

    1. A — 2 years is too short for the Bundestag's legislative term.
    2. B — 3 years is too short for the Bundestag's legislative term.
    3. C — Correct: under Art. 39 of the Basic Law, the Bundestag is elected for four years.
    4. D — 5 years is too long for the Bundestag's legislative term (that applies roughly to the European Parliament).

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  25. Question 25 of 33Catalogue question 186

    In 1953 there was an uprising in East Germany, which was long commemorated by a public holiday in West Germany. When was that?

    1. A — 1 May is Labour Day, not a commemoration of the 1953 East German uprising.
    2. B — Correct: on 17 June 1953, the East German leadership, with Soviet support, suppressed a popular uprising against increased work quotas and for political freedom; West Germany observed this day until 1990 as "Day of German Unity".
    3. C — 20 July commemorates the Stauffenberg assassination attempt on Hitler in 1944, not the East German uprising.
    4. D — 9 November is a historically significant date (the 1938 November Pogroms, the fall of the Wall in 1989), but not the day of the 1953 East German uprising.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  26. Question 26 of 33Catalogue question 19

    What is meant by the right to "freedom of movement" in Germany?

    1. A — Correct: freedom of movement (Art. 11 Basic Law) guarantees the right to freely choose your place of residence anywhere in the federal territory.
    2. B — That is freedom of occupation (Art. 12 Basic Law), a separate basic right — not freedom of movement.
    3. C — That is freedom of religion (Art. 4 Basic Law), a separate basic right — not freedom of movement.
    4. D — Questions of clothing relate at most to the general freedom of action, not to the specific right of freedom of movement.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  27. Question 27 of 33Catalogue question 12

    A party in the German Bundestag wants to abolish freedom of the press. Is that possible?

    1. A — A simple majority is not enough to amend the Basic Law — and even a majority could not touch the essential core of a basic right.
    2. B — Even a two-thirds majority in the Bundestag and Bundesrat could not fully abolish freedom of the press, because the "eternity clause" (Art. 79(3) Basic Law) protects the core of basic rights.
    3. C — Correct: freedom of the press is a basic right (Art. 5(1) Basic Law) and its essential core is protected from abolition by the eternity clause (Art. 79(3) Basic Law).
    4. D — The Bundesrat alone has no power to abolish basic rights; constitutional amendments require the Bundestag and Bundesrat together — and even then the core of press freedom is untouchable.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  28. Question 28 of 33Catalogue question 18

    Which basic right is guaranteed in Article 1 of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany?

    1. A — Correct: Art. 1(1) of the Basic Law reads "Human dignity shall be inviolable" — the central opening sentence of the Basic Law.
    2. B — The right to life and physical integrity is in Art. 2(2) of the Basic Law, not Art. 1.
    3. C — Freedom of religion is regulated in Art. 4 of the Basic Law, not Art. 1.
    4. D — Freedom of expression is in Art. 5 of the Basic Law, not Art. 1.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  29. Question 29 of 33Catalogue question 245

    Who is not allowed to live together as a couple in Germany?

    1. A — Two adults of different genders may live together regardless of the age difference.
    2. B — Two adult men may live together regardless of the age difference and their sexual orientation — same-sex partnerships are legally protected.
    3. C — Two adult women may live together regardless of the age difference.
    4. D — Correct: at 13, Anne is below the age of criminal responsibility and a minor; living together as a couple with a 25-year-old would be incompatible with child protection law and the criminal provisions on the sexual abuse of children (§ 176 Criminal Code).

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  30. Question 30 of 33Catalogue question 269

    In Germany, children from the age of three until they first start school have a right to …

    1. A — Pocket money is a private, voluntary contribution from parents, not a statutory entitlement against the state.
    2. B — There is no statutory entitlement to a place in a sports club.
    3. C — Correct: under § 24(2) of Book VIII of the Social Code, children from the completed age of three until starting school have a legal entitlement to a childcare place in a day-care facility.
    4. D — A "holiday pass" is a local offer in some cities, not a nationwide statutory entitlement.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  31. Questions on Saxony

    Question 31 of 33Saxony · Catalogue question 2

    Which is a rural district in Saxony?

    1. A — Correct: the Vogtland district lies in the south-west of Saxony.
    2. B — Altötting lies in Bavaria, not in Saxony.
    3. C — The Uckermark lies in Brandenburg, not in Saxony.
    4. D — North Frisia lies in Schleswig-Holstein, not in Saxony.

    Source: www.sachsen.de

  32. Question 32 of 33Saxony · Catalogue question 9

    What is the head of government of Saxony called?

    1. A — "First Minister" is not a title used in Germany.
    2. B — "Prime Minister" is the title used in other countries, not in German federal states.
    3. C — "Mayor" is the title for local heads, not for the state as a whole.
    4. D — Correct: as in most area states, the head of government in Saxony is called Ministerpräsident/in (Minister-President).

    Source: www.sachsen.de

  33. Question 33 of 33Saxony · Catalogue question 10

    Which minister does Saxony not have?

    1. A — A justice ministry is one of the classic departments of every state government, including Saxony's.
    2. B — Correct: foreign policy is exclusively a federal matter (Art. 32 Basic Law); no federal state — including Saxony — has its own foreign ministry.
    3. C — A finance ministry is one of the classic departments of every state government, including Saxony's.
    4. D — An interior ministry is one of the classic departments of every state government, including Saxony's.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

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