Einbürgerungstest questions and answers
9 free sample questions in the style of the real test, each with the answer and a short explanation, grouped by topic. The real Einbürgerungstest has 33 questions: you need 17 to pass, in 60 minutes.
Politics and democracy
This theme covers how Germany is governed: its democratic and federal system, the main institutions, and how elections work. It is the largest part of the catalogue, so it is worth knowing well.
Key facts
- Germany is a democratic, federal, social and constitutional state (Rechtsstaat).
- The Bundestag is the elected national parliament; the Bundesrat represents the 16 federal states.
- Bundestag elections are normally held every four years.
- The Chancellor leads the federal government; the Federal President is the head of state.
1. What kind of state is the Federal Republic of Germany?
- A. A monarchy
- B. A democratic and federal state
- C. A one-party state
- D. A dictatorship
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Answer: B. A democratic and federal state
Germany is a democratic, federal, social and constitutional state (Rechtsstaat).
2. What is the German national parliament called?
- A. The Bundesrat
- B. The Bundestag
- C. The Reichstag
- D. The Landtag
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Answer: B. The Bundestag
The Bundestag is the elected national parliament. The Reichstag is the Berlin building where it meets.
3. How often are Bundestag elections normally held?
- A. Every year
- B. Every four years
- C. Every six years
- D. Every ten years
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Answer: B. Every four years
Members of the Bundestag are normally elected every four years.
History and responsibility
This theme covers modern German history and the responsibility that comes with it — from the National Socialist era and the Second World War to the division of Germany and reunification in 1990.
Key facts
- 8 May 1945 marks the end of the Second World War in Europe and of the National Socialist dictatorship.
- After the war Germany was divided into East (GDR) and West (FRG).
- The Berlin Wall was built in 1961 and fell on 9 November 1989.
- Germany was reunified on 3 October 1990 — the Day of German Unity.
1. In which year was Germany reunified?
- A. 1945
- B. 1961
- C. 1989
- D. 1990
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Answer: D. 1990
Germany was officially reunified on 3 October 1990, now celebrated as the Day of German Unity.
2. What does 8 May 1945 mark in Germany?
- A. The building of the Berlin Wall
- B. The end of the Second World War in Europe
- C. German reunification
- D. The founding of the EU
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Answer: B. The end of the Second World War in Europe
8 May 1945 marks the end of the Second World War in Europe and of the National Socialist dictatorship.
People and society
This theme covers the rights, freedoms and everyday principles of life in Germany, grounded in the Basic Law (Grundgesetz) and the values of a free, pluralistic society.
Key facts
- Article 1 of the Basic Law states that human dignity is inviolable.
- Fundamental rights include freedom of expression, faith and religion, and equality before the law.
- Germany has freedom of the press and freedom of assembly.
- Men and women have equal rights under the Basic Law.
1. What does Article 1 of the German Basic Law (Grundgesetz) guarantee?
- A. Freedom of movement
- B. That human dignity is inviolable
- C. The right to bear arms
- D. Free healthcare for all
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Answer: B. That human dignity is inviolable
Article 1 of the Grundgesetz states that human dignity is inviolable — a founding principle of the German constitution.
2. Which of these is a fundamental right in Germany?
- A. A duty to vote for a set party
- B. Freedom of faith and religion
- C. Compulsory party membership
- D. State-approved newspapers only
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Answer: B. Freedom of faith and religion
Freedom of faith, conscience and religion is a fundamental right protected by the Basic Law.
Your federal state
Germany is a federal country of 16 states (Bundesländer), each with its own government. The test includes 3 questions specific to the state where you take it.
Key facts
- Germany has 16 federal states (Bundesländer).
- Berlin is the capital of Germany and is itself a city-state.
- Each federal state has its own parliament (Landtag) and state government.
- 3 of the 33 test questions are about your own federal state.
1. How many federal states (Bundesländer) does Germany have?
- A. 9
- B. 13
- C. 16
- D. 20
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Answer: C. 16
Germany is made up of 16 federal states (Bundesländer), each with its own state government.
2. What is the capital of Germany?
- A. Munich
- B. Hamburg
- C. Frankfurt
- D. Berlin
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Answer: D. Berlin
Berlin is the capital of Germany and is also one of the 16 federal states (a city-state).
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