Naturalization test for Lower Saxony

You must complete the Germany naturalization test for Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), also known as Leben in Deutschland (or Einbürgerungstest für Niedersachsen),  for German citizenship and certain visa processes. Besides those in English, the German questions and answers you see on our website, Vasistdas.de, are automatically selected based on your chosen state and are similar to those you will encounter in the actual exam. The citizenship test for Lower Saxony on our site is intended solely for practice. To take the official test, you must schedule an appointment with the local VHS (Volkshochschule) in Lower Saxony or with private institutions that offer German courses.

If you would like to learn more about the German Citizenship Test Lower Saxony (Einbürgerungstest), or the Life in Germany Test (Leben in Deutschland), feel free to check out our article titled Naturalization test in Germany. If you want to proceed with naturalization test in Lower Saxony, check out the official web site here

Lower Saxony 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 Lower Saxony.

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

The two largest factions in the German Bundestag are currently called … 

A) CDU/CSU and SPD 

B) The Left and Alliance 90/The Greens 

C) FDP and SPD 

D) The Left and FDP 


German (Original)

Die beiden größten Fraktionen im Deutschen Bundestag heißen zurzeit …

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English

The electoral system in Germany is a … 

A) Census voting system. 

B) Three-class voting system. 

C) Majority and proportional representation system. 

D) General male voting right. 


German (Original)

Das Wahlsystem in Deutschland ist ein …

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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

At which demonstrations in Germany did people chant "We are the people"? 

A) During the workers' uprising in 1953 in the DDR 

B) During the demonstrations in 1968 in the Federal Republic of Germany 

C) During the anti-nuclear power demonstrations in 1985 in the Federal Republic of Germany 

D) During the Monday demonstrations in 1989 in the DDR 


German (Original)

Bei welchen Demonstrationen in Deutschland riefen die Menschen „Wir sind das Volk“?

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English

In Germany, people are allowed to openly speak out against the government because … 

A) Religious freedom applies here. 

B) People pay taxes. 

C) People have the right to vote.

D) Freedom of speech applies here. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland dürfen Menschen offen etwas gegen die Regierung sagen, weil …

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English

Elections in Germany are free. What does this mean? 

A) All convicted criminals are not allowed to vote. 

B) If I want to vote, my employer must give me time off. 

C) Everyone can decide freely whether they want to vote and who they want to vote for. 

D) I can freely decide where I want to vote. 


German (Original)

Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet das?

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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

In a democracy, a function of regular elections is … 

A) to force citizens to cast their vote. 

B) to allow a change of government according to the will of the majority of voters. 

C) to maintain existing laws in the country. 

D) to give more power to the poor. 


German (Original)

In einer Demokratie ist eine Funktion von regelmäßigen Wahlen, …

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English

Who elects the members of the Bundestag in Germany? 

A) The military 

B) The economy 

C) The eligible voters 

D) The administration


German (Original)

Wer wählt in Deutschland die Abgeordneten zum Bundestag?

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English

Which is not a characteristic of our democracy? 

A) Regular elections 

B) Press censorship 

C) Freedom of expression 

D) Various political parties 


German (Original)

Was ist kein Merkmal unserer Demokratie?

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English

How many states joined the Federal Republic of Germany at reunification in 1990? 

A) 4

B) 5

C) 6

D) 7


German (Original)

Wie viele Bundesländer kamen bei der Wiedervereinigung 1990 zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland hinzu?

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English

The capital city of Lower Saxony is called... 

A) Hannover

B) Braunschweig

C) Wolfsburg

D) Osnabrück


German (Original)

Die Landeshauptstadt von Niedersachsen heißt …

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English

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

A) Brandenburg

B) Bavaria 

C) Saarland

D) Hesse


German (Original)

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

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English

Which of the following is compatible with the German Basic Law? 

A) Corporal punishment 

B) Torture 

C) Death penalty 

D) Fines 


German (Original)

Was ist mit dem deutschen Grundgesetz vereinbar?

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English

A young woman in Germany, 22 years old, lives with her boyfriend. The woman's parents do not approve because they do not like the boyfriend. What can the parents do? 

A) They must respect their adult daughter's decision. 

B) They have the right to bring their daughter back to their home. 

C) They can go to the police and report their daughter. 

D) They look for another man for their daughter. 


German (Original)

Eine junge Frau in Deutschland, 22 Jahre alt, lebt mit ihrem Freund zusammen. Die Eltern der Frau finden das nicht gut, weil ihnen der Freund nicht gefällt. Was können die Eltern tun?

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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

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

A) Undocumented workers 

B) Guest workers 

C) Temporary workers 

D) Shift workers 


German (Original)

Ausländische Arbeitnehmer und Arbeitnehmerinnen, die in den 50er und 60er Jahren von der Bundesrepublik Deutschland angeworben wurden, nannte man …

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English

What was the name of the GDR's economic system? 

A) Market Economy 

B) Planned Economy 

C) Supply and demand 

D) Capitalism 


German (Original)

Wie hieß das Wirtschaftssystem der DDR?

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English

What does the abbreviation FDP mean in Germany? 

A) Peaceful Demonstrative Party 

B) Free Germany Party 

C) Leading Democratic Party 

D) Free Democratic Party 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung FDP in Deutschland?

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English

A party in the German Bundestag wants to abolish press freedom. Is this possible? 

A) Yes, if more than half of the members of the Bundestag are in favor. 

B) Yes, but two-thirds of the members of the Bundestag must be in favor.

C) No, because press freedom is a fundamental right. It cannot be abolished. 

D) No, because only the Federal Council can abolish press freedom. 


German (Original)

Eine Partei im Deutschen Bundestag will die Pressefreiheit abschaffen. Ist das möglich?

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English

What is the work of a judge in Germany? 

A) Govern Germany 

B) Administer justice 

C) Make plans 

D) Enact laws 


German (Original)

Was ist die Arbeit eines Richters / einer Richterin in Deutschland?

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English

Which is a district in Lower Saxony? 

A) Ammerland

B) Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

C) Nordfriesland

D) Vogtlandkreis


German (Original)

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Niedersachsen?

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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

A man in a wheelchair has applied for a position as an accountant. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job just because he … 

A) is in a wheelchair. 

B) has no experience. 

C) has high salary expectations. 

D) does not speak English. 


German (Original)

Ein Mann im Rollstuhl hat sich auf eine Stelle als Buchhalter beworben. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Er bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil er …

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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

The BIZ Career Information Center at the Federal Employment Agency in Germany helps with ... 

A) Pension calculation. 

B) Apprenticeship search. 

C) Tax return. 

D) Health insurance. 


German (Original)

Das Berufsinformationszentrum BIZ bei der Bundesagentur für Arbeit in Deutschland hilft bei der …

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English

What happened on June 17, 1953, in the GDR? 

A) The formal accession to the Warsaw Pact 

B) Nationwide strikes and a popular uprising 

C) The 1st SED party congress 

D) The first visit of Fidel Castro 


German (Original)

Was ereignete sich am 17. Juni 1953 in der DDR?

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English

Where does the German Chancellor spend the most time? He/she is most frequently ... 

A) in Bonn, because the Federal Chancellery and the Bundestag are located there. 

B) in Meseberg Castle, the guest house of the Federal Government, to receive state guests. 

C) at Schloss Bellevue, the official residence of the Federal President, to receive state guests. 

D) in Berlin, because the Federal Chancellery and the Bundestag are located there. 


German (Original)

Wo hält sich der deutsche Bundeskanzler / die deutsche Bundeskanzlerin am häufigsten auf? Am häufigsten ist er / sie …

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English

Where do you first have to go in Germany if you want to get married? 

A) to the residents' registration office 

B) to the public order office 

C) to the employment agency 

D) to the registry office 


German (Original)

Wohin muss man in Deutschland zuerst gehen, wenn man heiraten möchte?

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English

What does the abbreviation EU mean? 

A) European companies 

B) European Union 

C) Unified Union 

D) Euro Union 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung EU?

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English

Which measures create social security in Germany? 

A) the health insurance 

B) the car insurance 

C) the building insurance 

D) the liability insurance 


German (Original)

Welche Maßnahme schafft in Deutschland soziale Sicherheit?

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English

What does "popular sovereignty" mean? 

A) The king/queen rules over the people. 

B) The Federal Constitutional Court is above the constitution. 

C) Interest groups exercise sovereignty together with the government. 

D) State authority emanates from the people. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet „Volkssouveränität“?

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English

Which minister does Lower Saxony not have? 

A) Minister of Justice

B) Minister of Foreign Affairs

C) Minister of Finance

D) Minister of the Interior


German (Original)

Welchen Minister / welche Ministerin hat Niedersachsen nicht?

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Please note: The English translations included in the Germany naturalization test for Lower Saxony (Einbürgerungstest für Niedersachsen) are provided solely to help you understand the content. The official test will not include any questions or answers in English. The questions and answers available on our site for the Germany Citizenship Test have been sourced from the official website of the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees and have been translated into English. If you wish to take the Life in Germany Test for a different state in Germany, please return to our main page.

More about the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen)

Before reviewing the questions and answers for the Germany naturalization test for Lower Saxony, let’s briefly get to know the state. Lower Saxony is a state located in the northwestern region of Germany with its capital in Hanover. It borders the Netherlands and surrounds the city-state of Bremen. Other important cities in the state include Wolfsburg, Salzgitter, Celle, Göttingen, and Osnabrück. Lower Saxony covers an area of 46,000 square kilometers and has a population of 8 million, making it the second-largest state in Germany by land area.

Lower Saxony is known for its natural landscapes and is prominent in the agriculture and automotive sectors. A significant portion of its land is used for agriculture, producing essential food items like potatoes. The most commonly farmed crop is cabbage, which is widely consumed in traditional winter dishes. Compared to other states, Lower Saxony ranks first in the use of wind energy, aligning with Germany’s commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources.

The state has fewer historical museums and monuments due to the extensive damage sustained during World War II, which left little behind. One of the most interesting facts about Lower Saxony is that the “Suurhusen” church in the state is even more tilted than the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. So now, good luck with citizenship test Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen)!