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Mock exam — Saarland

33 questions as in the real exam: 30 federal and 3 on Saarland. 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 281

    Two friends want to go to a public swimming pool in Germany. Both have dark skin and are refused entry because of it. Which right is violated in this situation? The right to …

    1. A — Freedom of expression concerns expressing opinions, not access to public facilities.
    2. B — Correct: exclusion on the basis of skin colour is discrimination on grounds of ethnic origin, forbidden by the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) and Art. 3(3) of the Basic Law — the right to equal treatment is violated.
    3. C — Freedom of assembly protects the right to gather with others, not individual access to a swimming pool.
    4. D — Freedom of movement concerns the free choice of residence, not access to a single public facility.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  2. Question 2 of 33Catalogue question 181Image question

    What did Willy Brandt want to express with his kneeling gesture at the former Jewish ghetto in Warsaw in 1970?

    Black-and-white photograph from 1970: a man in an overcoat kneels before a stone memorial with a wreath, surrounded by onlookers and photographers.
    1. A — The kneeling gesture was not a political-military gesture of submission to the Allies but a moral-historical one.
    2. B — Correct: on 7 December 1970, Federal Chancellor Willy Brandt spontaneously knelt at the memorial to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising — an internationally noted gesture asking forgiveness for the Nazi crimes against Polish Jews.
    3. C — The "Warsaw Pact" was the Eastern military alliance, not the addressee of a gesture of humility in this context.
    4. D — The kneeling took place at the ghetto memorial, not at a grave of the Unknown Soldier.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  3. Question 3 of 33Catalogue question 173

    The Federal Republic of Germany is a founding member of …

    1. A — West Germany only joined NATO in 1955 — not a founding member (NATO was founded in 1949).
    2. B — West Germany only joined the United Nations in 1973, together with East Germany — not a founding member (the UN was founded in 1945).
    3. C — Correct: the Federal Republic of Germany was one of the six founding members of the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957/58, from which the EU later emerged.
    4. D — The Warsaw Pact (1955) was the Eastern military alliance led by the Soviet Union; West Germany was a member of NATO, not the Warsaw Pact, and even East Germany only joined it after its founding.

    Source: european-union.europa.eu

  4. Question 4 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

  5. Question 5 of 33Catalogue question 49

    In Germany, who determines school policy?

    1. A — Teachers implement education policy in the classroom but do not set it.
    2. B — Correct: under the Basic Law, education is a matter for the individual states ("cultural sovereignty" of the Länder) — each federal state has its own school law and ministry of education.
    3. C — There is no federal "family ministry" that determines school policy; education policy lies with the states, not the federal government.
    4. D — Universities are part of higher education, not the general school policy for which the states are responsible.

    Source: www.kmk.org

  6. Question 6 of 33Catalogue question 48

    Which of these is not a constitutional organ of Germany?

    1. A — The Bundesrat is a constitutional organ anchored in the Basic Law (Art. 50 ff.), through which the Länder participate in legislation.
    2. B — The Federal President, as head of state, is a constitutional organ (Art. 54 ff. Basic Law).
    3. C — Correct: a "citizens' assembly" does not exist as an independent constitutional organ in the Basic Law; direct citizen participation at the federal level is not provided for in this form.
    4. D — The federal government, as the executive organ, is a constitutional organ (Art. 62 ff. Basic Law).

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  7. Question 7 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

  8. Question 8 of 33Catalogue question 248

    In Germany, raising children is primarily the responsibility of …

    1. A — The state monitors the welfare of the child (the state's guardianship role) but does not primarily undertake the upbringing itself.
    2. B — Correct: under Art. 6(2) of the Basic Law, the care and upbringing of children is the natural right of the parents and a duty primarily incumbent upon them.
    3. C — Grandparents can play a supporting role but do not carry the primary legal responsibility for upbringing.
    4. D — Schools take on education and part of the upbringing during school time, but not the primary, comprehensive responsibility for upbringing.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  9. Question 9 of 33Catalogue question 132

    Many people in Germany volunteer in their free time. What does that mean?

    1. A — Military service is a paid, full-time or compulsory activity, not volunteering in the sense meant here.
    2. B — Correct: volunteering means voluntary, unpaid work, for example in sports clubs, fire brigades or social organisations.
    3. C — Government work is a paid, full-time position, not volunteering.
    4. D — Paid work in a hospital is gainful employment, not volunteering — the core of volunteering is precisely that it is unpaid.

    Source: www.bmfsfj.de

  10. Question 10 of 33Catalogue question 100

    Which of these is not part of statutory social insurance?

    1. A — Correct: life insurance is private and voluntary — not one of the five pillars of statutory social insurance.
    2. B — Statutory pension insurance is one of the five pillars of social insurance.
    3. C — Unemployment insurance is one of the five pillars of social insurance.
    4. D — Long-term care insurance is one of the five pillars of social insurance.

    Source: www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de

  11. Question 11 of 33Catalogue question 288

    What is the basis of Germany's special responsibility for Israel?

    1. A — EU membership does not establish a special historical responsibility toward Israel; it concerns other policy areas.
    2. B — Correct: Germany's special responsibility toward Israel is grounded in the Holocaust — the Nazi crimes against European Jews — and is recognised as part of Germany's raison d'état.
    3. C — The Basic Law contains no explicit clause on Israel; the special responsibility is historically and politically grounded, not anchored as such in constitutional law.
    4. D — The Christian tradition is not the basis of the special historical-political responsibility; this is expressly linked to the Nazi past.

    Source: www.bundesregierung.de

  12. Question 12 of 33Catalogue question 251

    If someone in Germany hits a child, …

    1. A — Violence against children is not purely a private matter; it is forbidden by law and can be prosecuted.
    2. B — The ban on violence applies even within the family; it is not a purely internal family matter.
    3. C — Incorrect: corporal punishment is forbidden and punishable.
    4. D — Correct: § 1631(2) of the Civil Code expressly forbids corporal punishment, emotional harm and other degrading measures in raising children; violations can be prosecuted as assault (§ 223 Criminal Code).

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  13. Question 13 of 33Catalogue question 8

    What is not in Germany's Basic Law?

    1. A — This sentence appears word for word in Art. 1(1) of the Basic Law — so it IS in the Basic Law.
    2. B — Correct: the Basic Law guarantees equality before the law (Art. 3), not equality of wealth. Germany is a social market economy, not a system of equal distribution.
    3. C — This right follows from freedom of expression in Art. 5(1) of the Basic Law — so it IS in the Basic Law.
    4. D — This principle appears word for word in Art. 3(1) of the Basic Law — so it IS in the Basic Law.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  14. Question 14 of 33Catalogue question 212

    What is Germany's full name?

    1. A — "Federal State Germany" is not an official state designation.
    2. B — "Federal States Germany" is not an official state designation but describes the constituent states.
    3. C — Correct: the official full name is Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Federal Republic of Germany), laid down in the Basic Law.
    4. D — "Federal District Germany" is not an official designation.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  15. Question 15 of 33Catalogue question 87

    Who is the head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany?

    1. A — The Federal Chancellor is the head of government, not the head of state.
    2. B — Correct: under Art. 54 ff. of the Basic Law, the Federal President is Germany's head of state, with primarily representative duties.
    3. C — The President of the Bundesrat represents the chamber of the Länder, not the state as a whole.
    4. D — The President of the Bundestag chairs parliament but is not the head of state.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  16. Question 16 of 33Catalogue question 109

    How often are Bundestag elections normally held in Germany?

    1. A — Every three years is too frequent; the legislative term is longer.
    2. B — Correct: under Art. 39 of the Basic Law, the Bundestag is regularly re-elected every four years.
    3. C — Every five years does not match the Bundestag's legislative term (though it roughly matches the European Parliament's).
    4. D — Every six years does not match the Bundestag's legislative term.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  17. Question 17 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

  18. Question 18 of 33Catalogue question 197

    Which of today's German federal states was formerly part of East Germany?

    1. A — Correct: Thuringia was one of the five "new states" that joined the Federal Republic in 1990.
    2. B — Hesse lay in the American zone and belonged to old West Germany, not East Germany.
    3. C — Bavaria lay in the American zone and belonged to old West Germany, not East Germany.
    4. D — Bremen was a Western city-state enclave in the British/American zone and belonged to old West Germany, not East Germany.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  19. Question 19 of 33Catalogue question 252

    In Germany …

    1. A — Correct: monogamy applies in Germany; under § 1306 of the Civil Code, marriage is forbidden while another marriage already exists.
    2. B — Polygamy (multiple marriage) is expressly forbidden in Germany (§ 1306 Civil Code, § 172 Criminal Code — bigamy is a criminal offence).
    3. C — After a legally final divorce or the death of a spouse, one may remarry; there is no ban on remarriage.
    4. D — Widowed women may of course remarry; there is no such restriction.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  20. Question 20 of 33Catalogue question 185

    What did the term "Iron Curtain" refer to? The sealing off of …

    1. A — Correct: "Iron Curtain" referred to the political, military and ideological boundary between the Soviet-dominated Eastern Bloc (Warsaw Pact) and the West during the Cold War.
    2. B — The term referred to the East-West division of Europe, not to a north-south division of Germany.
    3. C — The term was coined only after the Second World War for the East-West division, not for the Nazi era against the Allies.
    4. D — The term described the separation between Eastern and Western Europe, not specifically between Europe and the USA (which belonged to the West).

    Source: www.bpb.de

  21. Question 21 of 33Catalogue question 34

    Which of these is Germany not?

    1. A — Germany is a parliamentary democracy with free elections.
    2. B — Germany is a state governed by the rule of law: the law binds the state itself too.
    3. C — Correct: Germany is not a monarchy — the head of state is elected, not inherited.
    4. D — Germany is a welfare state (Art. 20(1) Basic Law) with comprehensive social insurance.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  22. Question 22 of 33Catalogue question 160

    Which war lasted from 1939 to 1945?

    1. A — The First World War lasted from 1914 to 1918, not 1939 to 1945.
    2. B — Correct: the Second World War began on 1 September 1939 with the German invasion of Poland and ended on 8 May 1945 in Europe.
    3. C — The Vietnam War took place from the 1950s to the 1970s, not 1939 to 1945.
    4. D — The Gulf War took place in 1990/91, many decades later.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  23. Question 23 of 33Catalogue question 57

    Who is usually elected President of the German Bundestag?

    1. A — The oldest member traditionally only chairs the constituent session (as "president by age") but does not automatically become President of the Bundestag.
    2. B — The office of a state's Minister-President is independent of that of the President of the Bundestag; the two offices are not combined.
    3. C — Former Federal Chancellors do not typically become President of the Bundestag; this is not a usual career path.
    4. D — Correct: by parliamentary custom, the President of the Bundestag is usually elected from the largest parliamentary group.

    Source: www.bundestag.de

  24. Question 24 of 33Catalogue question 84

    What is the main task of the German Federal President? They …

    1. A — Governing is the task of the Federal Chancellor and the cabinet, not the Federal President.
    2. B — Bills come from the government, the Bundestag or the Bundesrat, not from the head of state.
    3. C — Correct: the Federal President's role is primarily representative — they represent Germany under international law and at home and abroad (Art. 59 Basic Law).
    4. D — Monitoring compliance with the law is the task of the administration, police and judiciary, not primarily the Federal President.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  25. Question 25 of 33Catalogue question 47

    The German state has many responsibilities. Which of these is not one of them?

    1. A — Correct: there is no state funding of private holiday trips for all citizens — that is not a state responsibility.
    2. B — Child benefit (Kindergeld) is a genuine state family benefit under the Income Tax Act / Federal Child Benefit Act.
    3. C — The state and the Länder do actually support museums and cultural institutions as part of cultural funding.
    4. D — Sports funding, for example via the German Olympic Sports Confederation and federal funds, is a genuine state responsibility.

    Source: www.bundesregierung.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 262

    What does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany?

    1. A — Correct: the principle of equal treatment (Art. 3 Basic Law, General Equal Treatment Act) forbids discrimination on grounds including disability, gender, ethnic origin, religion or age.
    2. B — The opposite is true: personal preferences or prejudices do not justify discrimination — the law precisely forbids it.
    3. C — Those affected may legally defend themselves against discrimination, including through lawsuits under the General Equal Treatment Act — the opposite of what is stated.
    4. D — There is no statutory duty to donate to disadvantaged groups; the Equal Treatment Act regulates prohibitions on discrimination, not payment obligations.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  28. Question 28 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

  29. Question 29 of 33Catalogue question 250

    In Germany, you have the best chances of a well-paid job if you …

    1. A — Religious affiliation has no legally legitimate influence on career opportunities; discrimination on this basis is forbidden under the General Equal Treatment Act.
    2. B — Correct: good education and qualifications are the central, legitimate factor for career opportunities and salary in Germany.
    3. C — Under the principle of equal treatment (Art. 3(2), (3) Basic Law), gender must play no role in career opportunities — gender discrimination is forbidden, even if not fully overcome in practice.
    4. D — Party membership is not a legitimate or usual criterion for allocating jobs in the private sector.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  30. Question 30 of 33Catalogue question 161

    What characterised the Nazi state? A policy of …

    1. A — Correct: with the Nuremberg Laws and its racial ideology, the Nazi state pursued a systematic, state-institutionalised racism that led to the Holocaust.
    2. B — Freedom of expression was abolished; dissenting opinions were persecuted.
    3. C — Religious communities were under heavy state pressure, and Jews were persecuted precisely because of their identity — this was not freedom of religion.
    4. D — The opposite was true: the democracy of the Weimar Republic was destroyed, not developed further.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  31. Questions on Saarland

    Question 31 of 33Saarland · Catalogue question 8Image question

    Which federal state is the Saarland?

    A map of Germany with the borders of all federal states. Four states are highlighted in one and the same shade and outlined in dark; each carries a number from 1 to 4 on a dark disc, placed beside the state on a short leader line where the state is very small. The remaining states are left unshaded.
    Kartengeometrie: Natural Earth (ne_10m_admin_1_states_provinces), Public Domain. Karte für diese App gezeichnet.
    1. A — Correct: on this map the number 1 sits on Saarland. The Saarland is the smallest area state and borders France and Luxembourg.
    2. B — On this map the number 2 marks a different federal state. The Saarland is the smallest area state and borders France and Luxembourg.
    3. C — On this map the number 3 marks a different federal state. The Saarland is the smallest area state and borders France and Luxembourg.
    4. D — On this map the number 4 marks a different federal state. The Saarland is the smallest area state and borders France and Luxembourg.

    Source: www.saarland.de

  32. Question 32 of 33Saarland · Catalogue question 5

    What colours does the state flag of the Saarland have?

    1. A — White and blue are Bavaria's colours, not the Saarland's.
    2. B — Correct: the Saarland's state flag shows the federal colours black, red and gold, usually with the state coat of arms in the central field.
    3. C — Black and yellow is not the Saarland's state flag; that is associated with Saxony-Anhalt.
    4. D — Green, white and red is not the Saarland's flag; that is associated with North Rhine-Westphalia.

    Source: www.saarland.de

  33. Question 33 of 33Saarland · Catalogue question 7

    The state capital of the Saarland is called …

    1. A — Neunkirchen is a town in the Saarland, but not the state capital.
    2. B — Homburg is home to the Saarland's university hospital, but is not the state capital.
    3. C — Correct: Saarbrücken is the state capital of the Saarland and the seat of the state parliament and state government.
    4. D — Völklingen is known for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Völklingen Ironworks, but is not the state capital.

    Source: www.saarland.de

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