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Practice test 8 — Lower Saxony

33 questions as in the real exam: 30 federal and 3 on Lower Saxony. With an explanation for every option. Free, 2026.

Questions in the test
33
Split
30 + 3
Pass mark — naturalisation
17 / 33
Pass mark — "Leben in Deutschland"
15 / 33
Time
60 min
Two pass marks — read this
It is the same paper, but there are two pass marks. Naturalisation requires 17 of 33 correct. The "Leben in Deutschland" test at the end of an orientation course requires 15. So a score of 15 or 16 passes the orientation course and does not meet the naturalisation requirement. If you are sitting this for naturalisation, 17 is your number.
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  1. Question 1 of 33Catalogue question 99

    Who pays for social insurance in Germany?

    1. A — Correct: social insurance contributions are, as a rule, shared equally between employers and employees.
    2. B — Contributions from employees alone contradict the basic principle of equal-share financing in Germany.
    3. C — Not all citizens pay social insurance contributions, only employees subject to social insurance (or their employers).
    4. D — Contributions from employers alone do not match the equal-share financing model.

    Source: www.deutsche-rentenversicherung.de

  2. Question 2 of 33Catalogue question 135

    Who do trade unions represent in Germany?

    1. A — Large companies are organised in employers' associations, not trade unions.
    2. B — Small companies are likewise a matter for the employer side, not trade unions.
    3. C — Self-employed people have their own forms of representation (e.g. chambers), but are not the core constituency of trade unions.
    4. D — Correct: trade unions represent the interests of employees vis-à-vis employers, including in collective bargaining.

    Source: www.dgb.de

  3. Question 3 of 33Catalogue question 252

    In Germany …

    1. A — Correct: monogamy applies in Germany; under § 1306 of the Civil Code, marriage is forbidden while another marriage already exists.
    2. B — Polygamy (multiple marriage) is expressly forbidden in Germany (§ 1306 Civil Code, § 172 Criminal Code — bigamy is a criminal offence).
    3. C — After a legally final divorce or the death of a spouse, one may remarry; there is no ban on remarriage.
    4. D — Widowed women may of course remarry; there is no such restriction.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  4. Question 4 of 33Catalogue question 195

    Which of today's German federal states was formerly part of East Germany?

    1. A — Hesse lay in the American zone and belonged to old West Germany, not East Germany.
    2. B — Correct: Saxony-Anhalt was one of the five "new states" that joined the Federal Republic in 1990.
    3. C — North Rhine-Westphalia lay in the British zone and belonged to old West Germany, not East Germany.
    4. D — The Saarland joined the Federal Republic in 1957 — never part of East Germany.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  5. Question 5 of 33Catalogue question 223

    Which country is a neighbouring country of Germany?

    1. A — Romania lies in south-eastern Europe, with no common border with Germany.
    2. B — Bulgaria lies on the Black Sea, far from Germany, with no common border.
    3. C — Correct: Poland is one of Germany's nine direct neighbouring countries, to the east.
    4. D — Greece lies in south-eastern Europe, with no common border with Germany.

    Source: www.auswaertiges-amt.de

  6. Question 6 of 33Catalogue question 87

    Who is the head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany?

    1. A — The Federal Chancellor is the head of government, not the head of state.
    2. B — Correct: under Art. 54 ff. of the Basic Law, the Federal President is Germany's head of state, with primarily representative duties.
    3. C — The President of the Bundesrat represents the chamber of the Länder, not the state as a whole.
    4. D — The President of the Bundestag chairs parliament but is not the head of state.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  7. Question 7 of 33Catalogue question 184

    On what legal basis was the State of Israel founded?

    1. A — Correct: on 29 November 1947, the UN General Assembly adopted the partition plan for Palestine with Resolution 181, on the basis of which the State of Israel was proclaimed on 14 May 1948.
    2. B — The Zionist Congress (first held in 1897) formulated the political programme of Zionism but had no international-law authority to found a state.
    3. C — The Federal Republic of Germany did not yet exist in 1947/48 (only founded in 1949) and had no influence on the founding of the State of Israel.
    4. D — The USSR voted in favour of the UN resolution but did not make an independent founding proposal.

    Source: www.un.org

  8. Question 8 of 33Catalogue question 277

    A woman with a two-year-old child applies for a job in Germany. What is an example of discrimination? She does not get the job solely because she …

    1. A — A lack of required language skills can be a factually permissible, non-discriminatory reason for rejection, provided the language is actually necessary for the job.
    2. B — Excessive salary expectations are a legitimate economic reason for rejection, not discrimination.
    3. C — Lack of professional experience is a factual, permissible selection criterion.
    4. D — Correct: rejection solely because of motherhood is impermissible discrimination on grounds of gender or family situation, forbidden under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  9. Question 9 of 33Catalogue question 196

    Why is the period in autumn 1989 in East Germany called "the turning point" (Die Wende)? During this time, East Germany changed politically …

    1. A — Correct: "die Wende" refers to East Germany's peaceful transition from the SED one-party dictatorship to democratic, pluralistic conditions in autumn 1989.
    2. B — East Germany did not previously have a liberal market economy but a socialist planned economy — the turning point led in the opposite direction, toward a market economy.
    3. C — East Germany was never a monarchy; it was a socialist one-party state that transformed into a democracy.
    4. D — East Germany was not a religious state but already a communist/socialist-shaped state — the turning point led away from communism, not toward it.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  10. Question 10 of 33Catalogue question 137

    Which court has jurisdiction over workplace conflicts in Germany?

    1. A — The family court decides on family-law matters such as divorce or custody, not workplace conflicts.
    2. B — The criminal court deals with criminal offences, not civil-law workplace conflicts.
    3. C — Correct: the labour court has specific jurisdiction over disputes arising from an employment relationship (§ 2 Labour Courts Act).
    4. D — The local court has jurisdiction over general civil matters of lower value in dispute, not specifically over workplace conflicts.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  11. Question 11 of 33Catalogue question 271

    What is a custom in Germany at Christmas?

    1. A — Hiding colourful eggs is an Easter custom, not a Christmas custom.
    2. B — Correct: decorating a Christmas tree with baubles, lights and ornaments is a central German Christmas custom.
    3. C — Dressing up in masks and costumes is typical of carnival, not Christmas.
    4. D — Putting pumpkins in front of the door is a Halloween custom, not a German Christmas custom.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  12. Question 12 of 33Catalogue question 221

    Germany is a member of the Schengen Agreement. What does that mean?

    1. A — Correct: the Schengen Area comprises most EU states (and a few more), between which there are no longer systematic passport checks at internal borders.
    2. B — The Schengen Area applies only between member states; entry from non-member countries remains subject to border controls and entry requirements.
    3. C — Schengen applies only within the Schengen Area, not worldwide — not "any country".
    4. D — The common euro currency is a separate arrangement (the eurozone), independent of the Schengen Agreement on freedom of travel.

    Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu

  13. Question 13 of 33Catalogue question 1

    In Germany, people may openly say something against the government because …

    1. A — Freedom of religion (Art. 4 Basic Law) protects belief and worship, not political criticism of the government.
    2. B — The duty to pay tax comes from tax law and creates no right to free speech.
    3. C — The right to vote (Art. 38 Basic Law) governs casting a ballot, not speaking freely day to day.
    4. D — Correct: Art. 5(1) Basic Law guarantees everyone the right to express their opinion freely — including sharp criticism of the government.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  14. Question 14 of 33Catalogue question 257

    An adult woman wants to complete her Abitur later in life in Germany. She can do this at …

    1. A — A university already requires the Abitur as a prerequisite; you cannot obtain it there.
    2. B — Correct: an evening grammar school (Abendgymnasium) enables adults to obtain the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) later in life alongside work.
    3. C — The Hauptschule leads to a lower-level qualification (Hauptschulabschluss), not the Abitur.
    4. D — A private university likewise already requires a higher education entrance qualification.

    Source: www.kmk.org

  15. Question 15 of 33Catalogue question 91

    In Germany, a change of government in a federal state can affect federal politics. Governing becomes …

    1. A — A state election result does not directly change the majority in the Bundestag, which is elected independently.
    2. B — New majority relations in the Bundesrat typically make governing more difficult if the federal government lacks a majority there — not the opposite.
    3. C — Correct: since the state governments make up the Bundesrat, a change of government in one state can alter the majority relations in the Bundesrat — if the federal government loses its majority there, getting laws approved becomes harder.
    4. D — The financial wealth of a federal state has no direct influence on cooperation between the federal government and the states in the legislative process.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  16. Question 16 of 33Catalogue question 222

    Which country is a neighbouring country of Germany?

    1. A — Hungary does not border Germany directly; Austria and Slovakia/Czechia lie between them.
    2. B — Portugal lies on the Atlantic in the far west of the Iberian Peninsula, far from Germany.
    3. C — Spain does not border Germany; France lies between them.
    4. D — Correct: Switzerland is one of Germany's nine direct neighbouring countries, to the south.

    Source: www.auswaertiges-amt.de

  17. Question 17 of 33Catalogue question 220

    27 January is an official day of remembrance in Germany. What does this day commemorate?

    1. A — The end of the war in Europe is commemorated on 8 May, not 27 January.
    2. B — The Basic Law came into force on 23 May 1949, not 27 January.
    3. C — Reunification is celebrated on 3 October, not 27 January.
    4. D — Correct: since 1996, 27 January has been the official "Day of Remembrance for the Victims of National Socialism", chosen to mark the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp in 1945.

    Source: www.bundespraesident.de

  18. Question 18 of 33Catalogue question 111

    Which actions relating to the State of Israel are prohibited in Germany?

    1. A — Publicly criticising a government's policy, including Israel's, is covered by freedom of expression (Art. 5 Basic Law).
    2. B — Displaying a foreign flag on private property is generally permitted and not a criminal offence.
    3. C — Factual discussion of politics, including about Israel, is permitted and an expression of freedom of speech.
    4. D — Correct: publicly calling for the destruction of a state and its population fulfils the offence of incitement to hatred (§ 130 Criminal Code) and is punishable — this applies regardless of which state is concerned, and here explicitly to Israel as well.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  19. Question 19 of 33Catalogue question 176

    How were Germany's occupation zones distributed after 1945?

    1. A — This assignment is only correct if it exactly matches the map as drawn — the geographically correct positions must be checked against the actual map (Great Britain northwest, USA south, France southwest, Soviet Union east).
    2. B — This assignment is only correct if it exactly matches the map as drawn — the geographically correct positions must be checked against the actual map.
    3. C — This assignment is only correct if it exactly matches the map as drawn — the geographically correct positions must be checked against the actual map.
    4. D — This assignment is only correct if it exactly matches the map as drawn — the geographically correct positions must be checked against the actual map.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  20. Question 20 of 33Catalogue question 288

    What is the basis of Germany's special responsibility for Israel?

    1. A — EU membership does not establish a special historical responsibility toward Israel; it concerns other policy areas.
    2. B — Correct: Germany's special responsibility toward Israel is grounded in the Holocaust — the Nazi crimes against European Jews — and is recognised as part of Germany's raison d'état.
    3. C — The Basic Law contains no explicit clause on Israel; the special responsibility is historically and politically grounded, not anchored as such in constitutional law.
    4. D — The Christian tradition is not the basis of the special historical-political responsibility; this is expressly linked to the Nazi past.

    Source: www.bundesregierung.de

  21. Question 21 of 33Catalogue question 259

    The Vocational Information Centre (BIZ) at the Federal Employment Agency in Germany helps with …

    1. A — Pension calculation is the task of the German Pension Insurance, not the BIZ.
    2. B — Correct: the Vocational Information Centre provides information and advice on choosing a career, searching for apprenticeships and training places, and career prospects.
    3. C — Tax returns are submitted to the tax office, not handled by the BIZ.
    4. D — Health insurance matters concern the health insurance funds, not the BIZ.

    Source: www.arbeitsagentur.de

  22. Question 22 of 33Catalogue question 287

    You want to end your employment at a company in Germany. What must you observe?

    1. A — Salary payments concern ongoing pay, not the formal requirements for a resignation.
    2. B — Working hours concern daily/weekly work duration, not the ending of employment.
    3. C — Correct: when resigning, you must observe the notice period set out in the employment contract or by law (§ 622 Civil Code) for the resignation to take effect.
    4. D — The insurance obligation during an ongoing employment relationship is not a direct requirement for the formal resignation itself.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  23. Question 23 of 33Catalogue question 215

    Who is referred to as the "Chancellor of German Unity"?

    1. A — Gerhard Schröder was Federal Chancellor from 1998 to 2005, after reunification, but not its central political actor.
    2. B — Correct: Helmut Kohl (Federal Chancellor 1982–1998) decisively drove German reunification in 1990 and is therefore referred to as the "Chancellor of Unity".
    3. C — Konrad Adenauer was the first Federal Chancellor (1949–1963), long before reunification.
    4. D — Helmut Schmidt was Federal Chancellor from 1974 to 1982, also before reunification.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  24. Question 24 of 33Catalogue question 293

    What is a custom in Germany at Easter?

    1. A — Putting pumpkins in front of the door is a Halloween custom, not an Easter custom.
    2. B — Decorating a Christmas tree is a Christmas custom, not associated with Easter.
    3. C — Correct: painting and hiding colourful eggs is a central German Easter custom, symbolising new life and spring.
    4. D — Setting off fireworks is a New Year's Eve custom, not an Easter custom.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  25. Question 25 of 33Catalogue question 210

    What happened in East Germany on 17 June 1953?

    1. A — East Germany only joined the Warsaw Pact in 1955, not on 17 June 1953.
    2. B — Correct: on 17 June 1953, nationwide strikes and a popular uprising against increased work quotas and for political reforms broke out in East Germany, which Soviet tanks violently suppressed.
    3. C — The first SED party congress already took place in 1946, years before 17 June 1953.
    4. D — Fidel Castro only visited East Germany in the 1970s, long after 1953.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  26. Question 26 of 33Catalogue question 273

    For problems with raising children, in Germany you go …

    1. A — Doctors are responsible for medical matters, not primarily for advice on upbringing.
    2. B — The public health office is responsible for health matters, not specifically for problems with upbringing.
    3. C — The residents' registration office handles residence matters, not advice on upbringing.
    4. D — Correct: under the Child and Youth Welfare Act (Book VIII of the Social Code), the youth welfare office offers advice and support for problems with raising children.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  27. Question 27 of 33Catalogue question 299

    Foreign workers recruited by the Federal Republic of Germany in the 1950s and 1960s were called …

    1. A — "Undeclared workers" refers to people employed illegally, without registration — the opposite of officially recruited labour.
    2. B — Correct: foreign workers recruited under bilateral recruitment agreements (including with Italy, Turkey, Spain) were referred to as "guest workers" (Gastarbeiter).
    3. C — "Temporary agency work" is a modern employment-law concept of staff leasing, not a historical term from the 1950s/60s.
    4. D — "Shift work" describes a working-time model, not a designation for the foreign workers of that time.

    Source: www.bpb.de

  28. Question 28 of 33Catalogue question 165

    What was the name of the first Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany?

    1. A — Correct: Konrad Adenauer (CDU) was elected the first Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1949 and remained in office until 1963.
    2. B — Kiesinger was the third Federal Chancellor (1966–1969), head of the first grand coalition.
    3. C — Helmut Schmidt was the fifth Federal Chancellor (1974–1982).
    4. D — Willy Brandt was the fourth Federal Chancellor (1969–1974), known for his Ostpolitik.

    Source: www.bundeskanzler.de

  29. Question 29 of 33Catalogue question 255

    In Germany, for problems with raising children, parents can get help from the …

    1. A — The public order office deals with public safety and order, not questions of upbringing.
    2. B — The school authority is responsible for school organisational matters, not primarily for family support in upbringing.
    3. C — Correct: under the Child and Youth Welfare Act (Book VIII of the Social Code), the youth welfare office offers advice and support for problems with raising children.
    4. D — The public health office is responsible for health matters, not primarily for advice on upbringing.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  30. Question 30 of 33Catalogue question 65

    Which of these is not a responsibility of the German Bundestag?

    1. A — Initiating and passing laws are core tasks of the Bundestag.
    2. B — Holding the government to account (including through questions and committees of inquiry) is a central Bundestag task.
    3. C — The election of the Federal Chancellor by the Bundestag is regulated in Art. 63 of the Basic Law.
    4. D — Correct: the cabinet — the federal ministers — is proposed by the Federal Chancellor and appointed by the Federal President, not formed by the Bundestag.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  31. Questions on Lower Saxony

    Question 31 of 33Lower Saxony · Catalogue question 6

    Where can you get information about political topics in Lower Saxony?

    1. A — Correct: the Lower Saxony State Centre for Political Education is the responsible institution for cross-party political information.
    2. B — The public order office deals with public safety and order, not political education.
    3. C — The consumer advice centre advises on consumer issues, not political education.
    4. D — Churches are religious institutions and not an official point of contact for political education.

    Source: www.lpb-niedersachsen.de

  32. Question 32 of 33Lower Saxony · Catalogue question 10

    Which minister does Lower Saxony not have?

    1. A — A justice ministry is one of the classic departments of every state government, including Lower Saxony's.
    2. B — Correct: foreign policy is exclusively a federal matter (Art. 32 Basic Law); no federal state — including Lower Saxony — has its own foreign ministry.
    3. C — A finance ministry is one of the classic departments of every state government, including Lower Saxony's.
    4. D — An interior ministry is one of the classic departments of every state government, including Lower Saxony's.

    Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de

  33. Question 33 of 33Lower Saxony · Catalogue question 2

    Which is a rural district in Lower Saxony?

    1. A — Correct: Ammerland is a rural district in the north-west of Lower Saxony.
    2. B — The Rhein-Sieg district lies in North Rhine-Westphalia, not in Lower Saxony.
    3. C — North Frisia lies in Schleswig-Holstein, not in Lower Saxony.
    4. D — The Vogtland district lies in Saxony, not in Lower Saxony.

    Source: www.niedersachsen.de

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