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Mock exam — Hamburg

33 questions as in the real exam: 30 federal and 3 on Hamburg. 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 103

    What is referred to in Germany as a "traffic light coalition"? The cooperation …

    1. A — The CDU and CSU are sister parties with a joint parliamentary group, not a "traffic light" alliance of three parties.
    2. B — Correct: "traffic light coalition" refers to the alliance of SPD (red), FDP (yellow) and Bündnis 90/Die Grünen (green) — named after the three party colours, which match the colours of a traffic light. This coalition governed Germany from 2021 to 2024.
    3. C — This combination of parties does not match the historical traffic-light coalition or its colour scheme.
    4. D — An alliance of CDU and SPD is called a "grand coalition", not a traffic-light coalition.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  2. Question 2 of 33Catalogue question 274

    In Germany, you have intentionally opened a letter addressed to another person. What have you failed to observe?

    1. A — The right to remain silent is a right of the accused in criminal procedure not to incriminate themselves — it has nothing to do with opening someone else's mail.
    2. B — Correct: Art. 10 of the Basic Law protects the secrecy of correspondence; unauthorised opening of someone else's mail is furthermore a criminal offence under § 202 of the Criminal Code (violation of the secrecy of letters).
    3. C — The duty of confidentiality applies to certain professional secret-holders (e.g. doctors, lawyers), not to general postal secrecy.
    4. D — Freedom of expression (Art. 5 Basic Law) protects the expression of your own opinions, not opening someone else's mail.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  3. Question 3 of 33Catalogue question 7

    Which right is among the basic rights guaranteed by the German constitution? The right to …

    1. A — Correct: Art. 4 Basic Law guarantees freedom of faith, of conscience, and of religious and ideological belief.
    2. B — There is no "right to entertainment" in the Basic Law.
    3. C — There is no enforceable basic right to a specific job, only freedom of occupation (Art. 12 Basic Law).
    4. D — The Basic Law does not contain an enforceable basic right to housing as such, though welfare-state support exists.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  4. Question 4 of 33Catalogue question 260

    In Germany, a child at school has …

    1. A — A right to "unlimited free time" does not exist; compulsory schooling occupies time.
    2. B — There is no complete freedom of choice for all subjects; a binding set of compulsory subjects is prescribed, with limited choice options in higher grades.
    3. C — "School fees" are a charge one pays (e.g. at some private schools), not an entitlement a child has.
    4. D — Correct: general compulsory schooling entails a duty to attend — schoolchildren must regularly take part in lessons.

    Source: www.kmk.org

  5. Question 5 of 33Catalogue question 128

    Members of parliament elected by citizens are called …

    1. A — Correct: parliament members elected by citizens are called Abgeordnete (members of parliament).
    2. B — There is only one Federal Chancellor, elected by the Bundestag — not the term for all parliament members.
    3. C — Ambassadors represent Germany diplomatically abroad and are not elected parliament members.
    4. D — Minister-Presidents are heads of government of the Länder, not a general term for parliament members.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  6. Question 6 of 33Catalogue question 300

    From which country did the first guest workers come to the Federal Republic of Germany?

    1. A — Correct: the Federal Republic's first recruitment agreement was concluded in 1955 with Italy; Italian guest workers were thus the first of their kind.
    2. B — The recruitment agreement with Spain only followed in 1960, after the one with Italy.
    3. C — The recruitment agreement with Portugal followed in 1964, well after Italy.
    4. D — The recruitment agreement with Turkey was only concluded in 1961 — later than the one with Italy, even though people of Turkish origin became the largest group in the long run (see question 297).

    Source: www.bpb.de

  7. Question 7 of 33Catalogue question 225

    In which other country is there a large German-speaking population?

    1. A — In Czechia, Czech is the national language; German is not spoken by a large share of the population.
    2. B — In Norway, Norwegian is the national language, with no significant German-speaking population.
    3. C — In Spain, Spanish is the national language, with no significant German-speaking population.
    4. D — Correct: Austria has German as its official language and a predominantly German-speaking population — one of the countries with the most native German speakers besides Germany.

    Source: www.bmeia.gv.at

  8. Question 8 of 33Catalogue question 257

    An adult woman wants to complete her Abitur later in life in Germany. She can do this at …

    1. A — A university already requires the Abitur as a prerequisite; you cannot obtain it there.
    2. B — Correct: an evening grammar school (Abendgymnasium) enables adults to obtain the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) later in life alongside work.
    3. C — The Hauptschule leads to a lower-level qualification (Hauptschulabschluss), not the Abitur.
    4. D — A private university likewise already requires a higher education entrance qualification.

    Source: www.kmk.org

  9. Question 9 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

  10. Question 10 of 33Catalogue question 52

    What does "popular sovereignty" mean? All state authority is derived from the …

    1. A — Correct: Art. 20(2) of the Basic Law states "All state authority is derived from the people" — the people are the source of all legitimacy.
    2. B — The Bundestag exercises state authority but is itself legitimised by the people, not their origin.
    3. C — A Prussian king has not existed since 1918 and was never the basis of popular sovereignty under the Basic Law.
    4. D — The Federal Constitutional Court applies the constitution but is not the source of state authority.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  11. Question 11 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

  12. Question 12 of 33Catalogue question 22

    What form of government does Germany have?

    1. A — Germany has no head of state by hereditary succession; it is not a monarchy.
    2. B — Germany is a democracy with free elections, not a dictatorship.
    3. C — Correct: Germany is a republic — the head of state (Federal President) is elected, not inherited (Art. 20(1) Basic Law).
    4. D — A principality is ruled by a prince; that does not apply to Germany.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  13. Question 13 of 33Catalogue question 147

    What is the work of a judge in Germany?

    1. A — Governing is the task of the Federal Chancellor and the federal government (executive), not judges.
    2. B — Correct: the main task of judges is to administer justice — to decide independently on disputes and charges (Art. 92, 97 Basic Law).
    3. C — Drawing up plans (e.g. budget plans) is a task of the executive, not the judiciary.
    4. D — Laws are enacted by the legislature (Bundestag, Bundesrat), not by judges.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  14. Question 14 of 33Catalogue question 272

    Which way of living together is not permitted in Germany?

    1. A — Divorced people may freely live together with new partners; this is legally unproblematic.
    2. B — Same-sex cohabitation is permitted in Germany and legally protected, including marriage for all since 2017.
    3. C — Single parents living together with their children are a completely legal and common family form.
    4. D — Correct: under § 1306 of the Civil Code, marriage is forbidden while one spouse already has another marriage — polygamy (multiple marriage) is not permitted in Germany and is even a criminal offence as bigamy (§ 172 Criminal Code).

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  15. Question 15 of 33Catalogue question 275

    What do you need for a divorce in Germany?

    1. A — The consent of the spouses' parents is not required for a divorce; the spouses decide independently.
    2. B — A medical certificate is not required for a divorce; grounds for divorce are regulated under civil law, not medically.
    3. C — Children have no right of consent to their parents' divorce; the family court does, however, separately consider the child's welfare.
    4. D — Correct: under § 114 of the Family Proceedings Act, legal representation is mandatory in divorce proceedings — at least the party filing the petition must be represented by a lawyer.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  16. Question 16 of 33Catalogue question 222

    Which country is a neighbouring country of Germany?

    1. A — Hungary does not border Germany directly; Austria and Slovakia/Czechia lie between them.
    2. B — Portugal lies on the Atlantic in the far west of the Iberian Peninsula, far from Germany.
    3. C — Spain does not border Germany; France lies between them.
    4. D — Correct: Switzerland is one of Germany's nine direct neighbouring countries, to the south.

    Source: www.auswaertiges-amt.de

  17. Question 17 of 33Catalogue question 115

    What does "active suffrage" mean in Germany?

    1. A — The right to be elected is called "passive suffrage", not active.
    2. B — There is no compulsory voting in Germany; "must" is wrong here.
    3. C — Correct: active suffrage is the right to vote — as distinct from passive suffrage, the right to be elected.
    4. D — There is no obligation to be present at the vote count.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  18. Question 18 of 33Catalogue question 139

    When does a case go to trial in Germany? When someone …

    1. A — A change of religion is protected by freedom of religion (Art. 4 Basic Law) and does not lead to a criminal trial.
    2. B — Correct: a criminal trial takes place when the public prosecutor's office, after investigations, brings charges over an alleged criminal offence (§ 170 Code of Criminal Procedure), on which the court then decides.
    3. C — A differing political opinion is protected by freedom of expression and does not give rise to a criminal trial.
    4. D — Towing away a car for illegal parking is an administrative measure, generally not a separate court proceeding.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  19. Question 19 of 33Catalogue question 233

    Which country is a neighbouring country of Germany?

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

    Source: www.auswaertiges-amt.de

  20. Question 20 of 33Catalogue question 170

    What existed in Germany during the Nazi era?

    1. A — Correct: under the 1933 "Law against the Formation of New Parties", the Nazi party was the only permitted party — all others were banned.
    2. B — The right to the free development of one's personality is a basic right under today's Basic Law (Art. 2); in the Nazi state, the individual was subordinated to the "national community".
    3. C — There was strict press censorship and forced coordination (Gleichschaltung), not press freedom.
    4. D — The protection of human dignity as an inviolable basic right is a lesson drawn from the Nazi era, only anchored in 1949 in Art. 1 of the Basic Law — in the Nazi state, human dignity was systematically violated.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  21. Question 21 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

  22. Question 22 of 33Catalogue question 28

    In Germany, who elects the members of the Bundestag?

    1. A — The military has no political voting function in Germany; it is subject to civilian control.
    2. B — Business associations may represent interests but do not elect members of parliament.
    3. C — Correct: under Art. 38 of the Basic Law, the Bundestag is elected by the eligible electorate in general, direct, free, equal and secret elections.
    4. D — The administration implements laws but has no voting role as an institution.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  23. Question 23 of 33Catalogue question 90

    The German federal states participate in federal legislation through …

    1. A — Correct: the Bundesrat is the constitutional organ through which the 16 Länder participate in federal legislation (Art. 50 Basic Law).
    2. B — The Federal Convention only elects the Federal President and has nothing to do with ongoing legislation.
    3. C — The Bundestag is the parliament directly elected by the people, not the Länder's organ of participation.
    4. D — The federal government is the executive and not the Länder's organ of participation in legislation.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  24. Question 24 of 33Catalogue question 202

    Which side did East Germany belong to in the "Cold War"?

    1. A — East Germany did not belong to the Western powers but to the Soviet-dominated Eastern Bloc.
    2. B — Correct: East Germany was a founding member of the Warsaw Pact (1955), the Eastern military alliance led by the Soviet Union.
    3. C — NATO was the Western military alliance that West Germany (not East Germany) joined in 1955.
    4. D — East Germany was clearly anchored in the Eastern Bloc, not non-aligned.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  25. Question 25 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

  26. Question 26 of 33Catalogue question 221

    Germany is a member of the Schengen Agreement. What does that mean?

    1. A — Correct: the Schengen Area comprises most EU states (and a few more), between which there are no longer systematic passport checks at internal borders.
    2. B — The Schengen Area applies only between member states; entry from non-member countries remains subject to border controls and entry requirements.
    3. C — Schengen applies only within the Schengen Area, not worldwide — not "any country".
    4. D — The common euro currency is a separate arrangement (the eurozone), independent of the Schengen Agreement on freedom of travel.

    Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu

  27. Question 27 of 33Catalogue question 116

    If you are allowed to vote in a Bundestag election in Germany, this is called …

    1. A — "Active election campaign" is not a legal term for being allowed to vote.
    2. B — "Active electoral procedure" is not the correct term for being allowed to vote personally.
    3. C — "Active campaigning" refers to parties' promotional activity, not an individual's right to vote.
    4. D — Correct: the right to vote yourself is called active suffrage.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  28. Question 28 of 33Catalogue question 254

    In Germany, married couples may divorce. Usually they must observe the "year of separation" to do so. What does that mean?

    1. A — The duration of the court divorce proceedings itself varies and is not what "year of separation" refers to.
    2. B — The length of the marriage itself is not a requirement; what matters is the period of separation, not the period of marriage.
    3. C — Access rights for the children are not limited to one year and have nothing to do with the year of separation.
    4. D — Correct: under § 1566 of the Civil Code, a marriage is generally only considered to have failed after one year of living apart and can then be divorced — the year of separation is meant to prevent hasty divorces.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  29. Question 29 of 33Catalogue question 220

    27 January is an official day of remembrance in Germany. What does this day commemorate?

    1. A — The end of the war in Europe is commemorated on 8 May, not 27 January.
    2. B — The Basic Law came into force on 23 May 1949, not 27 January.
    3. C — Reunification is celebrated on 3 October, not 27 January.
    4. D — Correct: since 1996, 27 January has been the official "Day of Remembrance for the Victims of National Socialism", chosen to mark the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp in 1945.

    Source: www.bundespraesident.de

  30. Question 30 of 33Catalogue question 237

    In 2007, the 50th anniversary of the "Treaties of Rome" was celebrated. What was the content of the treaties?

    1. A — West Germany's accession to NATO took place in 1955 through the Paris Agreements, not through the Treaties of Rome of 1957.
    2. B — Correct: the Treaties of Rome of 25 March 1957 founded the European Economic Community (EEC) and Euratom, the predecessors of today's EU.
    3. C — Reparations issues were addressed in other agreements (including the Potsdam Conference, later treaties), not in the Treaties of Rome.
    4. D — The Oder-Neisse line was only established as Germany's eastern border in the Treaty of Warsaw in 1970 and finally in the Two Plus Four Treaty in 1990, not in the Treaties of Rome.

    Source: european-union.europa.eu

  31. Questions on Hamburg

    Question 31 of 33Hamburg · Catalogue question 9

    What is the head of government of the city-state of Hamburg called?

    1. A — "Minister-President" is the title used in the 13 area states, not in Hamburg.
    2. B — Correct: in Hamburg, the head of government is called First Mayor (Erste Bürgermeisterin/Erster Bürgermeister) and is simultaneously President of the Senate.
    3. C — "Governing Senator" is not a real title in a German city-state.
    4. D — "Lord Mayor" (Oberbürgermeister) is the title for heads of ordinary large cities, not Hamburg's special title.

    Source: www.hamburg.de

  32. Question 32 of 33Hamburg · Catalogue question 2

    Which is a borough of Hamburg?

    1. A — Correct: Altona is one of Hamburg's seven boroughs.
    2. B — Hemelingen is a district of Bremen, not Hamburg.
    3. C — Pankow is a borough of Berlin, not Hamburg.
    4. D — The Mecklenburg Lake District lies in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, not in Hamburg.

    Source: www.hamburg.de

  33. Question 33 of 33Hamburg · Catalogue question 10

    Which senator does Hamburg not have?

    1. A — A justice department is one of Hamburg's classic Senate administrations.
    2. B — Correct: foreign policy is exclusively a federal matter (Art. 32 Basic Law); even the city-state of Hamburg has no department for external relations in the sense of a foreign-policy authority.
    3. C — A finance department is one of Hamburg's classic Senate administrations.
    4. D — An interior department is one of Hamburg's classic Senate administrations.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

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