German Citizenship Test Practice (Einbürgerungstest) 2026: Övningsprov 3

Övningsprov 3 av 3 för German Citizenship Test Practice (Einbürgerungstest): 30 fler frågor med svar och förklaringar.

Medborgarskap
Tyskland
80 frågor
Kontrollerad 11 oktober 2026

Fråga 1 av 30
Which level of government is mainly responsible for schools and the police?
- The Federal President
- The federal states (Länder)
- The federal government
- The European Union
Visa svar
Svar: B. The federal states (Länder)
Under Articles 30 and 70, the states hold the powers the Basic Law does not give to the federal level. Schools and police are mainly state matters.
Fråga 2 av 30
What right do towns and municipalities have under the Basic Law?
- To manage their own local affairs within the law
- To print their own money
- To make their own criminal laws
- To decide on foreign policy
Visa svar
Svar: A. To manage their own local affairs within the law
Article 28 guarantees local self-government: municipalities handle local matters themselves, within the limits of the law.
Fråga 3 av 30
Who besides German citizens may vote in local (municipal) elections?
- Nobody else
- Only people who own property
- Citizens of other EU countries
- Any tourist staying for a week
Visa svar
Svar: C. Citizens of other EU countries
Article 28 allows citizens of other EU member states to vote and stand in district and municipal elections.
Fråga 4 av 30
A federal law and a state law say different things. Which one applies?
- The federal law
- The state law
- The one the local mayor prefers
- The law that is older
Visa svar
Svar: A. The federal law
Article 31 says federal law takes precedence over state law.
Fråga 5 av 30
When did the Second World War begin?
- In 1945, when the Allies landed
- In 1933, when the Nazis took power
- In 1939, when Germany attacked Poland
- In 1914, after an assassination in Sarajevo
Visa svar
Svar: C. In 1939, when Germany attacked Poland
The Second World War began on 1 September 1939 with the German invasion of Poland.
Fråga 6 av 30
When did the Second World War end in Europe?
- 8 May 1945
- 3 October 1990
- 9 November 1918
- 1 September 1939
Visa svar
Svar: A. 8 May 1945
The war in Europe ended on 8 May 1945 when the German armed forces surrendered completely.
Fråga 7 av 30
In January 1933, who was made Chancellor of the German Reich?
- Otto von Bismarck
- Willy Brandt
- Konrad Adenauer
- Adolf Hitler
Visa svar
Svar: D. Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler became Reich Chancellor on 30 January 1933. The Nazis then quickly destroyed democracy and the rule of law.
Fråga 8 av 30
During the Holocaust, how many European Jews were murdered by Nazi Germany and its helpers?
- About six hundred thousand
- About sixty million
- About six million
- About sixty thousand
Visa svar
Svar: C. About six million
Nazi Germany systematically murdered about six million Jewish people. Sinti and Roma, people with disabilities and many others were also persecuted and killed.
Fråga 9 av 30
What happened across Germany on 9 November 1938?
- Nazis attacked Jewish people and destroyed synagogues and shops
- Germany joined the United Nations
- The Basic Law came into force
- The Berlin Wall opened
Visa svar
Svar: A. Nazis attacked Jewish people and destroyed synagogues and shops
In the November pogroms of 1938, Nazis burned synagogues, wrecked Jewish shops and homes, and arrested and killed Jewish people.
Fråga 10 av 30
Applicants for naturalisation commit to Germany's special historical responsibility. What does this include?
- Joining the armed forces
- Supporting a particular political party
- Protecting Jewish life
- Moving to the capital
Visa svar
Svar: C. Protecting Jewish life
Applicants must commit to Germany's responsibility for the crimes of the Nazi regime, including protecting Jewish life, peaceful coexistence and the ban on wars of aggression.
Fråga 11 av 30
After the Second World War, how many occupation zones was Germany divided into?
- Two
- Six
- Four
- Three
Visa svar
Svar: C. Four
The United States, the United Kingdom, France and the Soviet Union each controlled one zone after 1945.
Fråga 12 av 30
Which two German states were founded in 1949?
- Austria and Switzerland
- The German Empire and the Weimar Republic
- Prussia and Bavaria
- The Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic
Visa svar
Svar: D. The Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic
In 1949 the Federal Republic (West Germany) and the German Democratic Republic, or GDR (East Germany), were founded. Germany stayed divided until 1990.
Fråga 13 av 30
On what date was the Basic Law signed and announced?
- 8 May 1945
- 3 October 1990
- 1 January 1958
- 23 May 1949
Visa svar
Svar: D. 23 May 1949
The Basic Law was signed and announced in Bonn on 23 May 1949. It was first meant as a temporary constitution for West Germany.
Fråga 14 av 30
Which city was the seat of the West German government before reunification?
- Bonn
- Hamburg
- Berlin
- Frankfurt am Main
Visa svar
Svar: A. Bonn
Bonn served as the seat of government of the Federal Republic while Germany was divided. The Basic Law itself was signed there.
Fråga 15 av 30
When did construction of the Berlin Wall begin?
- 9 November 1989
- 13 August 1961
- 17 June 1953
- 23 May 1949
Visa svar
Svar: B. 13 August 1961
The GDR began building the Wall on 13 August 1961, cutting Berlin in two and cementing the division of Germany.
Fråga 16 av 30
Which party held power in the German Democratic Republic (GDR)?
- The Christian Democratic Union (CDU)
- The Free Democratic Party (FDP)
- The Socialist Unity Party (SED)
- The Social Democratic Party (SPD)
Visa svar
Svar: C. The Socialist Unity Party (SED)
The GDR was a one-party dictatorship led by the SED. There were no free elections until 1990.
Fråga 17 av 30
In autumn 1989, large peaceful 'Monday demonstrations' for freedom took place in the GDR. In which city did they become famous?
- Cologne
- Hamburg
- Leipzig
- Munich
Visa svar
Svar: C. Leipzig
Peaceful protests in Leipzig and other GDR cities helped bring down the SED regime in 1989.
Fråga 18 av 30
When did the Berlin Wall fall?
- 13 August 1961
- 3 October 1990
- 9 November 1989
- 8 May 1945
Visa svar
Svar: C. 9 November 1989
On the evening of 9 November 1989 the border opened and people from East Berlin crossed freely, after 28 years of division.
Fråga 19 av 30
Why is 3 October a national holiday in Germany?
- It marks the end of the Second World War
- It is the Day of German Unity, marking reunification in 1990
- It is the birthday of the Basic Law
- It celebrates the founding of the European Union
Visa svar
Svar: B. It is the Day of German Unity, marking reunification in 1990
On 3 October 1990 the GDR joined the Federal Republic, and Germany was united again.
Fråga 20 av 30
About how long did the Berlin Wall divide the city?
- 45 years
- 5 years
- 28 years
- 12 years
Visa svar
Svar: C. 28 years
The Wall stood from 1961 until it was opened in November 1989, about 28 years.
Fråga 21 av 30
In 1957, Germany and five other countries signed treaties that started what is now the European Union. In which city were they signed?
- Rome
- Paris
- Brussels
- Maastricht
Visa svar
Svar: A. Rome
The Treaties of Rome were signed in 1957. West Germany was one of the six founding countries.
Fråga 22 av 30
How many member states does the European Union have?
- 30
- 25
- 12
- 27
Visa svar
Svar: D. 27
The EU has 27 member countries. The United Kingdom left in 2020.
Fråga 23 av 30
Within what time must you register at the residents' office after moving into a new home?
- Only when you change jobs
- Within two days
- Within three months
- Within two weeks
Visa svar
Svar: D. Within two weeks
The Federal Registration Act requires you to register with the registration office within two weeks of moving in.
Fråga 24 av 30
Under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG), which of these is a protected reason against discrimination?
- Hair length
- Ethnic origin
- Favourite football club
- Type of car
Visa svar
Svar: B. Ethnic origin
The AGG protects people against discrimination because of ethnic origin, sex, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual identity.
Fråga 25 av 30
Which couples may marry in Germany?
- Only couples who belong to the same religion
- Only a man and a woman
- Only couples where both are German
- Two people of different sexes or the same sex
Visa svar
Svar: D. Two people of different sexes or the same sex
The Civil Code says marriage is entered into by two people of different or the same sex.
Fråga 26 av 30
From what age may a person marry in Germany?
- 18
- 14
- 16
- 21
Visa svar
Svar: A. 18
The Civil Code says a marriage may not be entered into before a person comes of age, which is 18.
Fråga 27 av 30
Which statement about raising children in Germany is correct?
- Violence is allowed if the child agrees
- Parents may hit children as punishment
- Teachers may hit pupils who misbehave
- Children have a right to an upbringing without violence
Visa svar
Svar: D. Children have a right to an upbringing without violence
The Civil Code says children have the right to a non-violent upbringing. Physical punishment and emotional harm are not allowed.
Fråga 28 av 30
How many years of ordinary, lawful residence in Germany are normally needed for naturalisation?
- Five years
- Ten years
- Two years
- Fifteen years
Visa svar
Svar: A. Five years
The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees lists five years of ordinary and lawful residence as a normal requirement.
Fråga 29 av 30
What level of German do you normally need for naturalisation?
- Level B1
- Level C2
- Level A1
- Level A2
Visa svar
Svar: A. Level B1
Applicants normally need German at least at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Fråga 30 av 30
Since the reform of June 2024, must most people give up their old citizenship to become German?
- Only if they are from an EU country
- Only if they are over 60
- No, they may keep it
- Yes, always
Visa svar
Svar: C. No, they may keep it
The reform that took effect on 27 June 2024 allows multiple citizenship, so applicants no longer have to give up their previous nationality.

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