GENERAL QUESTION · 64
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
The Federal Republic of Germany is today divided into …
Official German wording
Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist heute gegliedert in …
Answer options
- Afour occupation zones.
- Ban eastern state and a western state.
- C16 cantons.
- Dthe federal government, the federal states and the municipalities.Correct answer
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
Germany is a federal state and is divided into the federal level, the federal states and the municipalities; the 16 states have their own constitutions and competences (Art. 20(1) GG). Occupation zones (a) and the division into East and West (b) are history, and cantons (c) exist in Switzerland.
Federal level, 16 states, municipalities – cantons are Swiss.
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