Einbürgerungstest Study Guide
A free, chaptered study guide covering everything the Einbürgerungstest can ask. Read a chapter, then test yourself with its quiz — the fastest way to find your gaps before you book.
1. 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 to remember
- 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.
Topics in this chapter
How Germany is governed
Practise this chapter →2. 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 to remember
- 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.
Topics in this chapter
Modern German history · Division & reunification
Practise this chapter →3. 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 to remember
- 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.
Topics in this chapter
Rights and freedoms
Practise this chapter →4. 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 to remember
- 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.
Topics in this chapter
The Bundesländer
Practise this chapter →This is an original, condensed study guide written by the GermanPass team — not a reproduction of the official handbook. Always confirm details with BAMF — Einbürgerungstest.