Question 145
In Germany, state power is divided. For which state authority does a judge work? For the ...
Deutsch: In Deutschland wird die Staatsgewalt geteilt. Für welche Staatsgewalt arbeitet ein Richter/eine Richterin? Für die …
Answer options
- Legislative
- Judiciary✓ Correct answer
- Executive
- Press
Explanation
In Germany, the principle of the separation of powers applies. This means that state power is distributed among different areas to prevent abuse of power. These areas have different tasks: laws are made, executed and controlled. In order to answer the question correctly, it is necessary to know what tasks a judge performs in the state and to which area of state authority this activity belongs.
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