Naturalization test for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

If you reside in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, you must complete the Germany naturalization test for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Einbürgerungstest), which is required for German citizenship and certain visa processes. The German questions and answers and corresponding English translation 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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on our site is intended solely for practice. To take the official test, you must schedule an appointment with the VHS (Volkshochschule) or with private institutions that offer German courses in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

If you would like to learn more about the German Citizenship Test, 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 take the citizenship test for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern or apply for citizenship, please have a look at the official web site here.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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

Who elects the German Federal Chancellor? 

A) The people 

B) The Federal Assembly 

C) The Bundestag 

D) The federal government 


German (Original)

Wer wählt den deutschen Bundeskanzler / die deutsche Bundeskanzlerin?

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English

What was not present in Germany during the time of National Socialism? 

A) Free elections 

B) Press censorship 

C) Arbitrary arrests 

D) Persecution of Jews 


German (Original)

Was gab es in Deutschland nicht während der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus?

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English

If members of the Bundestag switch their faction, … 

A) They are no longer allowed to attend parliamentary sessions. 

B) The government may lose its majority. 

C) The Federal President must give their consent beforehand. 

D) The voters of these members are allowed to vote again. 


German (Original)

Wenn Abgeordnete im Deutschen Bundestag ihre Fraktion wechseln, ...

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English

What does the term "European integration" mean? 

A) It refers to American immigrants in Europe. 

B) The term refers to a halt in immigration to Europe. 

C) It refers to European emigrants in the USA. 

D) The term refers to the unification of European states into the EU. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet der Begriff „europäische Integration“?

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English

When were the National Socialists in power in Germany? 

A) 1888 to 1918 

B) 1921 to 1934 

C) 1933 to 1945 

D) 1949 to 1963 


German (Original)

Wann waren die Nationalsozialisten in Deutschland an der Macht?

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English

A party wants to enter the German Bundestag. However, it must have a minimum share of voter votes. This means … 

A) 5% threshold. 

B) Admission limit. 

C) Base value. 

D) Guideline. 


German (Original)

Eine Partei möchte in den Deutschen Bundestag. Sie muss aber einen Mindestanteil an Wählerstimmen haben. Das heißt …

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English

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

A) More difficult if it changes the majority in the Bundestag. 

B) Easier if it brings new parties into the Bundesrat. 

C) More difficult if it alters the majority in the Bundesrat. 

D) Easier if it involves a wealthy federal state. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland kann ein Regierungswechsel in einem Bundesland Auswirkungen auf die Bundespolitik haben. Das Regieren wird …

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English

Which religion has shaped European and German culture? 

A) Hinduism 

B) Christianity 

C) Buddhism 

D) Islam 


German (Original)

Welche Religion hat die europäische und deutsche Kultur geprägt?

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English

If you have problems bringing up children, go to Germany ... 

A) to the doctor. 

B) to the public health department. 

C) to the residents' registration office. 

D) to the youth welfare office. 


German (Original)

Bei Erziehungsproblemen gehen Sie in Deutschland …

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English

The capital city of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is called ... 

A) Greifswald

B) Schwerin

C) Rostock

D) Wismar


German (Original)

Die Landeshauptstadt von Mecklenburg-Vorpommern heißt ...

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English

Trade unions are interest groups for … 

A) Young people. 

B) Employees. 

C) Pensioners. 

D) Employers. 


German (Original)

Gewerkschaften sind Interessenverbände der …

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English

With which words does the German national anthem begin? 

A) "Peoples, listen to the signals …" 

B) "Unity and justice and freedom …" 

C) "Joyful, beautiful spark of the gods …" 

D) "Germany, united fatherland …" 


German (Original)

Mit welchen Worten beginnt die deutsche Nationalhymne?

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English

What is primarily a responsibility of the federal states in Germany? 

A) Defense policy 

B) Foreign policy 

C) Economic policy 

D) Education policy 


German (Original)

Was ist in Deutschland vor allem eine Aufgabe der Bundesländer?

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English

How many occupation zones were there in Germany after the Second World War? 

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6


German (Original)

Wie viele Besatzungszonen gab es in Deutschland nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg?

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English

When can a party be banned in Germany? 

A) If its election campaign is too expensive 

B) If it fights against the constitution 

C) If it criticizes the head of state 

D) If its program suggests a new direction 


German (Original)

Wann kann in Deutschland eine Partei verboten werden?

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English

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

A) Germans can travel to many European countries without passport control. 

B) Everyone can enter Germany without identity checks. 

C) Germans can travel to any country without passport control. 

D) Germans can pay with the Euro in every country. 


German (Original)

Deutschland ist Mitglied des Schengener Abkommens. Was bedeutet das?

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English

How did World War II officially end in Europe? 

A) With the death of Adolf Hitler 

B) Through Germany's unconditional surrender 

C) With the withdrawal of the Germans from the occupied territories 

D) Through a revolution in Germany 


German (Original)

Wie endete der Zweite Weltkrieg in Europa offiziell?

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English

What does a lay judge do in Germany? He / She … 

A) Decides with judges on guilt and punishment. 

B) Gives legal advice to citizens. 

C) Issues certificates. 

D) Defends the accused. 


German (Original)

Was macht ein Schöffe / eine Schöffin in Deutschland? Er / Sie …

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English

At what age can you vote in local elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern? 

A) 14

B) 16

C) 18

D) 20


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

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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

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

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

The Federal Republic of Germany is a democratic and social ... 

A) association of states. 

B) federal state. 

C) confederation. 

D) central state. 


German (Original)

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist ein demokratischer und sozialer …

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English

Germany is... 

A) A communist republic. 

B) A democratic and social federal state. 

C) A capitalist and social monarchy. 

D) A social and socialist federal state. 


German (Original)

Deutschland ist …

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English

What is not stated in the German Basic Law? 

A) Human dignity is inviolable. 

B) Everyone should have the same amount of money. 

C) Everyone has the right to express their opinion. 

D) All are equal before the law. 


German (Original)

Was steht nicht im Grundgesetz von Deutschland?

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English

With the accession of the GDR to the Federal Republic of Germany, the new federal states now also belong to ... 

A) the European Union. 

B) to the Warsaw Pact. 

C) to OPEC. 

D) to the European Defence Community. 


German (Original)

Mit dem Beitritt der DDR zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland gehören die neuen Bundesländer nun auch …

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English

For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany? 

A) 2 years 

B) 4 years 

C) 6 years 

D) 8 years 


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Bundestag in Deutschland gewählt?

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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

What is a duty of election assistants in Germany? 

A) They assist elderly people with casting their votes in the voting booth. 

B) They write the election notifications before the election. 

C) They provide interim results to the media. 

D) They count the votes after the election ends. 


German (Original)

Was ist eine Aufgabe von Wahlhelfern / Wahlhelferinnen in Deutschland?

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English

Which minister does Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern nicht?

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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

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

What is a task of the police in Germany? 

A) Defend the country 

B) Wiretap citizens 

C) Pass laws 

D) Monitor the enforcement of laws 


German (Original)

Was ist eine Aufgabe der Polizei in Deutschland?

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More about the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Before reviewing the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, let’s briefly get to know the state. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is located in the northeastern region of Germany and is one of the country’s most beautiful natural states. It has been sparsely populated to preserve its natural environment. The state has a population of 1.6 million and covers an area of 23,000 square kilometers. It is situated near the Baltic Sea, with its capital in Schwerin.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, formerly part of East Germany, became part of the new Federal Republic of Germany after the reunification of the two Germanys. The most popular tourist destination in the state is Rügen, and the largest island, Usedom, is also located here. Due to the abundance of such tourist spots, the state sees a high number of visitors. To preserve its natural balance, many nature reserves have been established in the state.

The untouched nature of the state includes over 2,000 lakes and extensive forests. It is home to the most natural national parks in Germany. In addition to its natural areas, it also has vast agricultural lands. The state’s economy is sustained through shipbuilding, tourism, and agriculture. It is also notable as the birthplace of Angela Merkel. Within its borders, you will also find the largest water sports areas in Central Europe. Let’s get into citizenship test for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.