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.

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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

A man with dark skin is applying for a position as a waiter in a restaurant in Germany. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job just because … 

A) his German language skills are insufficient. 

B) he has high salary expectations. 

C) he has dark skin. 

D) he has no experience in the profession. 


German (Original)

Ein Mann mit dunkler Hautfarbe bewirbt sich um eine Stelle als Kellner in einem Restaurant in Deutschland. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Er bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil

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English

The parliamentary opposition in the German Bundestag … 

A) Monitors the government. 

B) Decides who becomes federal minister. 

C) Determines who sits in the Bundesrat. 

D) Proposes the heads of government of the states. 


German (Original)

Die parlamentarische Opposition im Deutschen Bundestag …

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English

Why do you have to declare whether you belong to a church when filing a tax return in Germany? Because … 

A) There is a church tax linked to income tax and wage tax. 

B) It is important for statistical purposes in Germany. 

C) You have to pay more taxes if you don't belong to a church. 

D) The church is responsible for the tax return. 


German (Original)

Warum muss man in Deutschland bei der Steuererklärung aufschreiben, ob man zu einer Kirche gehört oder nicht? Weil …

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English

In Germany, the Bundestag and the Bundesrat belong to the … 

A) Executive 

B) Legislative 

C) Directive 

D) Judiciary 


German (Original)

In Deutschland gehören der Bundestag und der Bundesrat zur …

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English

What applies to most children in Germany? 

A) Voting obligation 

B) Compulsory school attendance 

C) Duty of confidentiality 

D) Religious obligation 


German (Original)

Was gilt für die meisten Kinder in Deutschland?

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English

A man wants to catch up on his high school diploma at the age of 30 in Germany. Where can he do this? To ... 

A) a university 

B) an evening school 

C) a secondary school 

D) a private university 


German (Original)

Ein Mann möchte mit 30 Jahren in Deutschland sein Abitur nachholen. Wo kann er das tun? An …

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English

How can someone who denies the Holocaust be punished? 

A) Reduction of social benefits 

B) Up to 100 hours of community service 

C) Not at all; Holocaust denial is allowed 

D) Imprisonment of up to five years or a fine 


German (Original)

Wie kann jemand, der den Holocaust leugnet, bestraft werden?

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English

At what age can you vote in local elections in Baden-Württemberg? 

A) 14

B) 16

C) 18

D) 20


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Baden-Württemberg bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

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English

Which country was not an "Allied Occupation Power" in Germany? 

A) USA 

B) Soviet Union 

C) France 

D) Japan 


German (Original)

Welches Land war keine „Alliierte Besatzungsmacht“ 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

Germany is ... 

A) a socialist state.

B) a federal state. 

C) a dictatorship. 

D) a monarchy. 


German (Original)

German Deutschland ist …

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English

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

A) The end of World War II 

B) The adoption of the Basic Law 

C) The reunification of Germany 

D) The victims of National Socialism (Day of the Liberation of Auschwitz) 


German (Original)

Der 27. Januar ist in Deutschland ein offizieller Gedenktag. Woran erinnert dieser Tag?

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English

Which court is responsible for labor disputes in Germany? 

A) The family court 

B) The criminal court 

C) The labor court 

D) The local court 


German (Original)

Welches Gericht ist in Deutschland bei Konflikten in der Arbeitswelt zuständig?

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English

The "Third Reich" was a... 

A) dictatorship. 

B) Democracy.

C) Monarchy. 

D) soviet republic. 


German (Original)

Das „Dritte Reich“ war eine …

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English

What does "active voting right" mean in Germany? 

A) You can be elected. 

B) You must go to vote. 

C) You can vote. 

D) You must go to the vote count. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet „aktives Wahlrecht“ in Deutschland?

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English 

At what age are you allowed to participate in the election to the German Bundestag in Germany? 

A) 16

B) 18

C) 21

D) 23


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Deutschland an der Wahl zum Deutschen Bundestag teilnehmen?

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English

For how many years is the state parliament in Baden-Württemberg elected? 

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Baden-Württemberg gewählt?

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English

Who elects the Federal President in Germany? 

A) the Federal Assembly 

B) the Bundesrat 

C) the Federal Parliament 

D) the Federal Constitutional Court 


German (Original)

Wer wählt in Deutschland den Bundespräsidenten / die Bundespräsidentin?

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English

In which year did Hitler become Reich Chancellor? 

A) 1923

B) 1927

C) 1933

D) 1936


German (Original)

In welchem Jahr wurde Hitler Reichskanzler?

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English

What was the "Stasi"? 

A) The secret service in the "Third Reich" 

B) A famous German memorial site 

C) The secret service of the GDR 

D) A German sports club during World War II 


German (Original)

Was war die „Stasi“?

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English

What is the "5% threshold" in Germany? 

A) Voting regulation in the Bundestag for small parties 

B) Attendance check in the Bundestag for votes 

C) Minimum share of voter votes needed to enter parliament 

D) Attendance check in the Bundesrat for votes 


German (Original)

Was ist in Deutschland die „5 %-Hürde“?

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English

The elections in Germany are ... 

A) special. 

B) secret. 

C) job-related. 

D) gender related. 


German (Original)

Die Wahlen in Deutschland sind …

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English

Which coat of arms belongs to the state of Baden-Württemberg? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Baden-Württemberg?

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English

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

A) Konrad Adenauer

B) Kurt Georg Kiesinger

C) Helmut Schmidt

D) Willy Brandt


German (Original)

Wie hieß der erste Bundeskanzler der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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English

From 1961 to 1989, Berlin was … 

A) without a mayor. 

B) its own state. 

C) divided by a wall. 

D) accessible only by airplane. 


German (Original)

Von 1961 bis 1989 war Berlin …

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English

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

A) Hesse 

B) Saxony-Anhalt 

C) North Rhine-Westphalia 

D) Saarland 


German (Original)

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

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English

In Germany, children from the age of three until they start school for the first time have a right to ... 

A) monthly pocket money. 

B) a place in a sports club. 

C) a place in a kindergarten. 

D) a vacation pass. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland haben Kinder ab dem Alter von drei Jahren bis zur Ersteinschulung einen Anspruch auf …

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English

The European Parliament is regularly elected, namely all ... 

A) 5 years. 

B) 6 years.

C) 7 years.

D) 8 years.


German (Original)

Das Europäische Parlament wird regelmäßig gewählt, nämlich alle …

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English

What is a Christmas tradition in Germany? 

A) Hiding colorful eggs 

B) Decorating a Christmas tree 

C) Dressing up in masks and costumes 

D) Placing pumpkins outside the door 


German (Original)

Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch zu Weihnachten?

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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

Which is not an organ of the state?

A) Legislation 

B) Government 

C) Press 

D) Judiciary 


German (Original)

Was ist keine staatliche Gewalt in Deutschland?

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English

The education of children in Germany is above all a task ... 

A) of the state. 

B) of the parents. 

C) the grandparents. 

D) of the schools. 


German (Original)

Die Erziehung der Kinder ist in Deutschland vor allem Aufgabe …

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English

A couple wants to open a restaurant in Germany. What do they absolutely need for this? 

A) A permit from the police 

B) An authorization from a party

C) A permit from the local registration office 

D) A restaurant license from the relevant authority 


German (Original)

Ein Ehepaar möchte in Deutschland ein Restaurant eröffnen. Was braucht es dazu unbedingt?

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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!