Recht & Politik
Who can apply to have the German Basic Law (constitution) reviewed by the Federal Constitutional Court?
Anyone who thinks their constitutional rights are being violated)
What does the abbreviation "z.B." commonly stand for in German texts?
Zum Beispiel (For example)
What is a "Verein"?
A registered club or association, central to German social life.
What kind of calendar, used in the weeks leading up to Christmas, typically contains small surprises or chocolates behind numbered doors for each day?
Adventskalender (Advent Calendar).
You find an item (e.g., a phone or scarf) left behind on a train seat. What is the proper thing to do?
Hand it to the train conductor or staff, or turn it in at the station's lost and found (Fundbüro)
How many administrative districts (Bezirke) does Berlin have?
12.
Besides being the capital, what is Berlin's status within the federal structure of Germany?
It is a City-State (Stadtstaat) and one of the 16 Federal States (Bundesländer).
What does a "Stammtisch" in a German restaurant or Kneipe usually signify?
A table in a pub or restaurant regularly reserved for a specific group of regulars.
What is typically given to children in Germany on their very first day of school (Einschulung)?
A large decorated cone filled with sweets and small gifts - "Schultüte"
You want to dispose of an old electronic device (e.g., a broken toaster). How should you correctly do this in Germany?
Take it to a designated electronic waste collection point (Wertstoffhof or special collection event).
Who elects the German Chancellor?
The Bundestag
Which items is legally required to be carried in every private car registered in Germany?
A first-aid kit (Verbandkasten).
What does "soziale Marktwirtschaft" mean?
Social market economy: a market economy with social safety nets)
What activity is characteristic of "Martinstag" (St. Martin's Day) celebrations for children?
Participating in processions carrying lanterns they made.
Your child is sick and cannot attend school. What is the standard procedure in Germany?
Inform the school immediately (usually by phone call in the morning) and provide a written excuse (or doctor's note if required).
What does the term "passive Wahlrecht" mean?
The right to be elected into political office.
When do you have to register with local authorities after moving to a new residence in Germany?
Within two weeks of moving in.
Which German philosopher is known for his work “Critique of Pure Reason” or "Kritik der reinen Vernunft"?
Immanuel Kant
Which popular German television program is a long-running crime series, often broadcast on Sunday evenings, featuring different regional police teams?
Tatort
You are grilling on your apartment balcony and smoke is blowing into your neighbor's open window. What is the considerate action according to German norms?
Check your rental agreement/house rules, and perhaps adjust your grilling position or timing, or inform the neighbor beforehand.
Which institution is primarily responsible for interpreting the German Basic Law (Grundgesetz) and settling disputes about it?
The Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht)
According to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / DSGVO) applicable in Germany, what specific right allows individuals to request that organizations delete their personal data
The Right to Erasure ('Recht auf Löschung' or 'Recht auf Vergessenwerden').
In Germany, parents can decide until their child is 14 years old whether they participate in... at school.
religious education
Welcher Feiertag ist am 3. Oktober in Deutschland?
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
You witness a minor traffic accident where nobody seems injured, but there is damage to both cars. What are the drivers typically expected to do?
Exchange insurance information and contact details; police are not always required for minor damage.