Naturalization test for Baden-Württemberg

If you are living in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, completing the German naturalization test for Baden-Württemberg (Einbürgerungstest) is necessary for acquiring German citizenship and certain visas in this state. The German naturalization questions and answers and corresponding English translations displayed are customized based Baden-Württemberg and closely resemble the ones you’ll face in the official exam. The Baden-Württemberg practice test available on our site is meant solely for preparation. To take the official test, you must book an appointment through your local VHS (Volkshochschule) or another certified institution that offers German language courses.

For a preliminary understanding of the German Citizenship Test (Einbürgerungstest) or the Life in Germany Test (Leben in Deutschland), be sure to check out our article titled Naturalization test in Germany. In case you want to learn more about citizenship for Baden-Württemberg, official web site of city of Heidelberg will help you while you need to do the application in your registered city.

Baden-Württemberg citizenship test in English

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You will encounter 33 questions in this quiz. Out of these 33 questions, 30 are general questions about Germany, while 3 are specifically tailored for the state of Baden-Württemberg.

In this test, you must select the correct answer from four options for each question. To apply for citizenship, you need to answer at least 17 out of 33 questions correctly.

You must complete the test within 60 minutes. When you take the official citizenship test in Germany, you will only see the questions and answers in German.

Question catalog update date: 25.06.2024

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English

For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany? 

A) 2 years 

B) 3 years 

C) 4 years 

D) 5 years 


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Bundestag in Deutschland gewählt? 

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English

In Germany, married couples are allowed to divorce. Usually, they must observe the "separation year." What does this mean? 

A) The divorce process takes one year. 

B) The spouses must be married for one year before divorce is possible. 

C) The visitation rights for the children last for one year. 

D) The spouses must live separately for at least one year before divorce is possible. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland dürfen Ehepaare sich scheiden lassen. Meistens müssen sie dazu das „Trennungsjahr“ einhalten. Was bedeutet das?

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English

What is allowed by the Jugendamt in Germany? 

A) It decides which school the child attends. 

B) It can take a child who is being abused or is starving away from the family. 

C) It pays child benefits to the parents. 

D) It monitors whether the child attends kindergarten. 


German (Original)

Was darf das Jugendamt in Deutschland?

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English

A woman in Germany loses her job. What cannot be the reason for her dismissal? 

A) The woman has been ill and unable to work for a long time. 

B) The woman frequently arrived late to work. 

C) The woman handles personal matters during working hours. 

D) The woman is having a child, and her boss is aware of it. 


German (Original)

Eine Frau in Deutschland verliert ihre Arbeit. Was darf nicht der Grund für diese Entlassung sein?

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English

What happened on November 9, 1938, in Germany? 

A) With the attack on Poland, World War II begins. 

B) The National Socialists lose an election and dissolve the Reichstag. 

C) Jewish businesses and synagogues are destroyed by National Socialists and their supporters. 

D) Hitler becomes Reich President and bans all political parties. 


German (Original)

Was passierte am 9. November 1938 in Deutschland?

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English

What existed during the time of National Socialism in Germany? 

A) The prohibition of political parties 

B) The right to free personal development 

C) Freedom of the press 

D) Protection of human dignity 


German (Original)

Was gab es während der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus in Deutschland?

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English

Which politician stands for the "Eastern Treaties"? 

A) Helmut Kohl

B) Willy Brandt

C) Michail Gorbatschow

D) Ludwig Erhard


German (Original)

Welcher Politiker steht für die „Ostverträge“?

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English

Who elects the Federal Chancellor in Germany? 

A) the Bundesrat 

B) the Federal Assembly 

C) the people 

D) the Bundestag 


German (Original)

Wer wählt den Bundeskanzler / die Bundeskanzlerin in Deutschland?

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English

Which organization in a company helps the employees in case of problems with the employer? 

A) the works council

B) the tax auditor 

C) the operating group

D) the operational management 


German (Original)

Welche Organisation in einer Firma hilft den Arbeitnehmern und Arbeitnehmerinnen bei Problemen mit dem Arbeitgeber / der Arbeitgeberin?

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English

A woman who has a two-year-old child applies for a job in Germany. What is an example of discrimination? The only reason she does not get the job is because she ... 

A) does not speak English. 

B) has too high salary expectations. 

C) has no experience in this profession. 

D) is a mother. 


German (Original)

Eine Frau, die ein zweijähriges Kind hat, bewirbt sich in Deutschland um eine Stelle. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Sie bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil sie …

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English

What characterized the Nazi state? A policy … 

A) of state racism 

B) of freedom of speech 

C) of general religious freedom 

D) of the development of democracy 


German (Original)

Was kennzeichnete den NS-Staat? Eine Politik …

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English

Who is eligible to become a member of the approximately 40 Jewish Maccabi sports clubs? 

A) Only Germans 

B) Only Israelis 

C) Only religious individuals 

D) All people 


German (Original)

Wer darf bei den rund 40 jüdischen Makkabi-Sportvereinen Mitglied werden?

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English

What does "rule of law" mean in Germany? 

A) The state is always right. 

B) There are only right-wing parties. 

C) The citizens decide on the laws. 

D) The state must adhere to the laws. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet „Rechtsstaat“ in Deutschland?

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English

If you are allowed to vote in a Bundestag election in Germany, this means ...

A) active election campaign.

B) active election procedure.

C) active election campaign.

D) active right to vote.


German (Original)

Wenn Sie bei einer Bundestagswahl in Deutschland wählen dürfen, heißt das …

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English

What was the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches war das Wappen der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik?

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English

Who constitutes the German Bundesrat? 

A) The members of the Bundestag 

B) The ministers of the federal government 

C) The government representatives of the federal states 

D) The party members 


German (Original)

Wer bildet den deutschen Bundesrat?

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English

Who built the Berlin Wall? 

A) Great Britain 

B) East Germany (DDR) 

C) The Federal Republic of Germany 

D) The USA 


German (Original)

Wer baute die Mauer in Berlin?

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English

Who decides whether a child goes to kindergarten in Germany? 

A) the state 

B) the federal states 

C) the parents / legal guardians 

D) the schools 


German (Original)

Wer entscheidet, ob ein Kind in Deutschland in den Kindergarten geht?

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English

Which minister does Baden-Württemberg not have? 

A) Minister of Finance

B) Minister of Justice

C) Minister of the Interior

D) Minister of Foreign Affairs


German (Original)

Welchen Minister / welche Ministerin hat Baden-Württemberg nicht?

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English

What principle do elections in Germany follow? Elections in Germany are … 

A) free, equal, secret. 

B) open, secure, free. 

C) closed, equal, secure. 

D) secure, open, voluntary. 


German (Original)

Welchem Grundsatz unterliegen Wahlen in Deutschland? Wahlen in Deutschland sind …

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English

Which one is a district in Baden-Württemberg? 

A) Mecklenburgische Seenplatte

B) Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

C) Nordfriesland

D) Altötting


German (Original)

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Baden-Württemberg?

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English

French President François Mitterrand and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl commemorate the dead of both World Wars together in Verdun. What goal of the European Union becomes clear during this meeting? 

A) Friendship between England and Germany 

B) Freedom to travel to all EU countries 

C) Peace and security in the EU countries 

D) Uniform holidays in the EU countries 


German (Original)

Der französische Staatspräsident François Mitterrand und der deutsche Bundeskanzler Helmut Kohl gedenken in Verdun gemeinsam der Toten beider Weltkriege. Welches Ziel der Europäischen Union wird bei diesem Treffen deutlich?

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English

Why does the state control the education system in Germany? 

A) Because there are only state schools in Germany 

B) Because all students must have a school diploma 

C) Because there are different schools in the federal states 

D) Because it is its responsibility according to the Basic Law 


German (Original)

Warum kontrolliert der Staat in Deutschland das Schulwesen?

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English

Which of today's German federal states used to belong to the territory of the GDR? 

A) Bavaria 

B) Lower Saxony 

C) Saxony 

D) Baden-Württemberg 


German (Original)

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

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English

In Germany, a child at school ... 

A) Right to unlimited free time. 

B) Freedom of choice for all subjects. 

C) Right to school fees. 

D) Obligatory attendance. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland hat ein Kind in der Schule …

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English

The abbreviation "Stasi" was used in the GDR ... 

A) the Parliament. 

B) the Ministry of State Security. 

C) a ruling party. 

D) the Ministry of National Education. 


German (Original)

Mit der Abkürzung „Stasi“ meinte man in der DDR …

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English

Which war lasted from 1939 to 1945? 

A) the First World War 

B) the Second World War 

C) the Vietnam War 

D) the Gulf War 


German (Original)

Welcher Krieg dauerte von 1939 bis 1945?

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English

In Germany, state power is divided. Which state authority does a judge work for? For the ... 

A) Judiciary. 

B) Executive. 

C) Press. 

D) Legislative. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland wird die Staatsgewalt geteilt. Für welche Staatsgewalt arbeitet ein Richter / eine Richterin? Für die …

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English

When is freedom of expression restricted in Germany? 

A) In the public dissemination of false claims about individuals 

B) In expressing opinions about the federal government 

C) In discussions about religions 

D) In criticism of the state 


German (Original)

Wann ist die Meinungsfreiheit in Deutschland eingeschränkt?

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English

You bought a television in Germany. At home, you unpack the television, but it does not work. The television is defective. What can you do? 

A) Write a complaint

B) Return the television

C) Exchange the device without permission

D) Extend the warranty


German (Original)

Sie haben in Deutschland einen Fernseher gekauft. Zu Hause packen Sie den Fernseher aus, doch er funktioniert nicht. Der Fernseher ist kaputt. Was können Sie machen?

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English

The capital city of Baden-Württemberg is called ... 

A) Heidelberg

B) Stuttgart

C) Karlsruhe

D) Mannheim


German (Original)

Die Landeshauptstadt von Baden-Württemberg heißt ...

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English

When the parliament of a German federal state is elected, it is called a … 

A) Local election 

B) State election 

C) European election 

D) Federal election 


German (Original)

Wenn das Parlament eines deutschen Bundeslandes gewählt wird, nennt man das …

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English

In Germany, the party that wins an election is the one that... 

A) receives the most votes. 

B) is chosen by the majority of men. 

C) receives the most votes from workers. 

D) secures the most first votes for its chancellor candidate. 


German (Original)

Wahlen in Deutschland gewinnt die Partei, die …

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More about the state of Baden-Württemberg

Before reviewing the German naturalization test for Baden-Württemberg, let’s briefly introduce the state. Located in southwestern Germany, Baden-Württemberg is the third-largest state by area and population, with around 11.7 million residents. Its capital is Stuttgart, and other major cities include Konstanz, Freiburg, Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Tübingen, and Heidelberg. The state has a low unemployment rate and shares borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Bavaria, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate.

Baden-Württemberg is renowned for its education, hosting some of Germany’s top universities, such as the “Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University” and the “Karlsruhe Institute of Technology” in Stuttgart. The state is also an economic powerhouse in the automotive sector, with significant tourist and engineering attractions, including the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Heidelberg Castle, and Freiburg Cathedral. Good luck with your citizenship test for Baden-Württemberg!