Naturalization test for Saxony

Completing the German naturalization test (Einbürgerungstest) in Saxony (Sachsen) is a crucial step toward achieving citizenship. We’ve included English translations of all the test questions and answers alongside the original German text. Our practice tests are designed to closely match the official exam you’ll take, specifically tailored for Saxony. However, please keep in mind that these are intended for practice only; you must schedule your official test through your local VHS (Volkshochschule) or another certified institution.

For additional information, check out our guide: Naturalization test in Germany. For specific details on the naturalization process in Saxony (Sachsen), visit the official Saxony state website here.

Saxony (Sachsen) 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 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 Federal Republic of Germany is a founding member ... 

A) of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 

B) the United Nations (UN). 

C) the European Union (EU). 

D) of the Warsaw Pact. 


German (Original)

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist ein Gründungsmitglied …

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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

They want to abolish the bus line that you always use to get to work. What can you do to keep the bus line? 

A) I participate in or start a citizen initiative to preserve the bus line. 

B) I join a sports club and train for cycling. 

C) I contact the tax office because, as a taxpayer, I have a right to the bus line. 

D) I write a letter to the forestry office of the municipality. 


German (Original)

Man will die Buslinie abschaffen, mit der Sie immer zur Arbeit fahren. Was können Sie machen, um die Buslinie zu erhalten?

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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

What can I do in Germany if my employer has wrongfully terminated me? 

A) Continue working and be friendly to the boss. 

B) Initiate a dunning procedure against the employer. 

C) File a wrongful dismissal lawsuit. 

D) Report the employer to the police. 


German (Original)

Was kann ich in Deutschland machen, wenn mir mein Arbeitgeber / meine Arbeitgeberin zu Unrecht gekündigt hat?

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English

The collaboration of parties to form a government in Germany is called... 

A) Unity 

B) Coalition 

C) Ministry 

D) Faction 


German (Original)

Die Zusammenarbeit von Parteien zur Bildung einer Regierung nennt man in Deutschland …

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English

What do you call proceedings before a court in Germany? 

A) Program

B) Procedure 

C) Protocol 

D) Process 


German (Original)

Wie nennt man in Deutschland ein Verfahren vor einem Gericht?

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English

Who is primarily responsible for bringing up children in Germany? 

A) the state 

B) the parents 

C) the relatives 

D) the schools 


German (Original)

Wer ist in Deutschland hauptsächlich verantwortlich für die Kindererziehung?

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English

A judge in Germany belongs to the … 

A) executive power.

B) judicial power.

C) planning power.  

D) legislative power. 


German (Original)

Ein Richter / eine Richterin gehört in Deutschland zur 

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English

After the Second World War, which countries were referred to in Germany as "Allied Occupation Forces"? 

A) Soviet Union, Great Britain, Poland, Sweden 

B) France, Soviet Union, Italy, Japan 

C) USA, Soviet Union, Spain, Portugal 

D) USA, Soviet Union, Great Britain, France 


German (Original)

Welche Länder wurden nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in Deutschland als „Alliierte Besatzungsmächte“ bezeichnet?

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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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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

The Volkshochschule in Germany is an institution ... 

A) for religious education. 

B) for young people only. 

C) for further education. 

D) only for pensioners. 


German (Original)

Die Volkshochschule in Deutschland ist eine Einrichtung …

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English

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

A) From membership in the European Union (EU)

B) From the Nazi crimes against Jews

C) From the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany

D) From Christian tradition


German (Original)

Woraus begründet sich Deutschlands besondere Verantwortung für Israel?

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English

When was the Federal Republic of Germany founded? 

A) 1939

B) 1945

C) 1949

D) 1951


German (Original)

Wann wurde die Bundesrepublik Deutschland gegründet?

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English

Which action related to the State of Israel is prohibited in Germany? 

A) publicly criticizing Israel's policies 

B) displaying an Israeli flag on private property 

C) engaging in a discussion about Israel's policies 

D) publicly calling for the destruction of Israel 


German (Original)

Welche Handlung mit Bezug auf den Staat Israel ist in Deutschland verboten?

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English

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

A) Hesse

B) Schleswig-Holstein

C) Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania 

D) Saarland


German (Original)

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

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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

What school-leaving certificate do you normally need to start studying at a university in Germany? 

A) the Abitur 

B) a diploma 

C) the power of attorney 

D) a journeyman's examination 


German (Original)

Welchen Schulabschluss braucht man normalerweise, um an einer Universität in Deutschland ein Studium zu beginnen?

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English

Which coat of arms belongs to the Free State of Saxony? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches Wappen gehört zum Freistaat Sachsen?

almanya 421

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English

Which German city was divided into four sectors after the Second World War? 

A) Munich 

B) Berlin

C) Dresden

D) Frankfurt/Oder


German (Original)

Welche deutsche Stadt wurde nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in vier Sektoren aufgeteilt?

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English

For how many years is the state parliament in Saxony elected? 

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6


German (Original)

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Sachsen gewählt?

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English

What is the Bundeswehr? 

A) The German police 

B) A German port 

C) A German citizens' initiative 

D) The German army 


German (Original)

Was ist die Bundeswehr?

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English

Freedom of expression in Germany means, for example, that I..

A) May insult passersby on the street.

B) Can express my opinion on the internet.

C) May publicly display Nazi, Hamas, or Islamic State symbols.

D) May express my opinion only if I do not oppose the government.


German (Original)

Meinungsfreiheit in Deutschland heißt zum Beispiel, dass ich...

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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

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

Which country is a neighboring country of Germany? 

A) Spain 

B) Bulgaria 

C) Norway 

D) Luxembourg 


German (Original)

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

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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

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

Which court in Germany is responsible for interpreting the Basic Law? 

A) Higher Regional Court 

B) Local Court 

C) Federal Constitutional Court 

D) Administrative Court 


German (Original)

Welches Gericht in Deutschland ist zuständig für die Auslegung des Grundgesetzes?

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English

You want to end your employment relationship with a company in Germany. What should you consider? 

A) salary payments

B) The working hours

C) the notice period

D) the insurance obligation


German (Original)

Sie möchten bei einer Firma in Deutschland Ihr Arbeitsverhältnis beenden. Was müssen Sie beachten?

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English

Which minister does 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 Sachsen nicht?

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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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Please note: The English translations included in the Germany citizenship test for Saxony are provided only to help you understand. There will be no English questions and answers in the official test. German naturalization test for Saxony available on the site has been obtained from the official website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees of Germany and have been translated into English. If you want to take the “Leben in Deutschland” test for a different state in Germany, please return to our states page.

More about the state of Saxony (Sachsen)

Before exploring the questions and answers for the German naturalization test for Saxony, let’s briefly introduce the state. Saxony is located in eastern Germany, with a population of over 4 million and an area of 18,000 square kilometers. Its capital is Dresden, making it the largest and most populous state in East Germany. Saxony borders Brandenburg and Berlin to the north, Bavaria to the south, and is close to the Czech Republic. Other important cities in the state include Leipzig, Chemnitz, Zwickau, Görlitz, Plauen, and Bautzen. A regional dialect known as “Sächsisch” is spoken here.

Dresden is particularly known for its baroque architecture, and in Chemnitz, you’ll find the world’s second-largest portrait, the 16-meter-high Karl Marx bust.

Dresden is also the birthplace of the coffee filter, invented by Melitta Bentz. The production of coffee filters continues there to this day. Additionally, Plauen lace, Meißen porcelain, and Glashütte watches are other renowned products that add to Saxony’s fame. In 2019, Saxony recorded the highest gross domestic product (GDP) among German states, amounting to approximately 128 million euros. Now, let’s get into citizenship test for Saxony!