GENERAL QUESTION · 150
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
A lay judge (Gerichtsschöffin/Gerichtsschöffe) in Germany is …
Official German wording
Eine Gerichtsschöffin/ein Gerichtsschöffe in Deutschland ist …
Answer options
- Athe deputy of the head of the city.
- Ban honorary judge.Correct answer
- Ca member of a municipal council.
- Da person who has studied law.
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
Lay judges ("Gerichtsschöffinnen und Gerichtsschöffen") are honorary judges who decide together with professional judges. Deputies of the head of the city, members of a municipal council and law students are something different.
Lay judges are honorary judges.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF