GENERAL QUESTION · 22
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
What kind of state is Germany?
Official German wording
Was für eine Staatsform hat Deutschland?
Answer options
- Amonarchy
- Bdictatorship
- CrepublicCorrect answer
- Dprincipality
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
Under Article 20(1) of the Basic Law, Germany is a republic: the head of state is elected and does not rule for life. A monarchy or principality has a hereditary head of state, and a dictatorship has no free elections.
Germany is a republic — the head of state is elected.
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