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

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

In Germany, who do trade unions represent?

A) Large businesses

B) Small businesses

C) Self-employed individuals

D) Workers


German (Original)

Wen vertreten die Gewerkschaften in Deutschland?

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English

What does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany? 

A) No one may be disadvantaged, for example, due to a disability. 

B) One may disadvantage others if there are sufficient personal reasons for doing so. 

C) No one may file a lawsuit against others if they have been disadvantaged. 

D) It is a law for everyone to donate money annually to disadvantaged groups. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet in Deutschland der Grundsatz der Gleichbehandlung?

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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

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

A woman is pregnant. She is especially protected by the law shortly before and after the birth of her child. What is this protection called? 

A) Parental leave 

B) Maternity protection 

C) Birth preparation 

D) Postnatal care 


German (Original)

Eine Frau ist schwanger. Sie ist kurz vor und nach der Geburt ihres Kindes vom Gesetz besonders beschützt. Wie heißt dieser Schutz?

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English

How many member states does the EU have today? 

A) 21

B) 23

C) 25

D) 27


German (English)

Wie viele Mitgliedstaaten hat die EU heute?

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English

The economic system in Germany is called … 

A) Free central economy 

B) Social market economy 

C) Controlled central economy 

D) Planned economy 


German (Original)

Die Wirtschaftsform in Deutschland nennt man …

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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

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

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

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

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

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

From which country did the first guest workers come to the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) Italy 

B) Spain 

C) Portugal 

D) Turkey 


German (Original)

Aus welchem Land kamen die ersten Gastarbeiter / Gastarbeiterinnen in die Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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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

Germany is a constitutional state. What does this mean? 

A) All residents and the state must adhere to the laws. 

B) The state does not have to adhere to the laws. 

C) Only German citizens must follow the laws. 

D) The courts make the laws. 


German (Original)

Deutschland ist ein Rechtsstaat. Was ist damit gemeint?

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English

Where is the seat of the European Parliament? 

A) London 

B) Paris

C) Berlin

D) Strasbourg 


German (Original)

Wo ist der Sitz des Europäischen Parlaments?

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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

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

A) Thüringen

B) Hesse

C) Bavaria 

D) Bremen


German (Original)

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

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English

How many federal states does the Federal Republic of Germany have? 

A) 14

B) 15

C) 16

D) 17


German (Original)

Wie viele Bundesländer hat die Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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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

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

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

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

In which year did the National Socialists destroy synagogues and Jewish stores in Germany? 

A) 1925

B) 1930

C) 1938

D) 1945


German (Original)

In welchem Jahr zerstörten die Nationalsozialisten Synagogen und jüdische Geschäfte in Deutschland?

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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 meant by the right of "freedom of movement" in Germany? 

A) One is allowed to choose their place of residence. 

B) One can change their profession.

C) One is allowed to choose a different religion.

D) One is allowed to be dressed lightly in public. 


German (Original)

Was versteht man unter dem Recht der „Freizügigkeit“ in Deutschland?

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English

In which occupation zone was the DDR (East Germany) founded? In the … 

A) American occupation zone. 

B) French occupation zone. 

C) British occupation zone. 

D) Soviet occupation zone. 


German (Original)

In welcher Besatzungszone wurde die DDR gegründet? In der …

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English

In Germany, juveniles from the age of 14 are of criminal age. This means: young people who are 14 years and older and violate criminal laws, ... 

A) will be punished. 

B) are treated like adults. 

C) share the punishment with their parents. 

D) will not be punished. 


German (Original)

In Deutschland sind Jugendliche ab 14 Jahren strafmündig. Das bedeutet: Jugendliche, die 14 Jahre und älter sind und gegen Strafgesetze verstoßen, …

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English

What did Willy Brandt want to express with his kneeling in 1970 at the former Jewish ghetto in Warsaw? 

A) He submitted to the former Allies. 

B) He asked for forgiveness from Poland and the Polish Jews. 

C) He showed his humility before the Warsaw Pact. 

D) He said a prayer at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 


German (Original)

Was wollte Willy Brandt mit seinem Kniefall 1970 im ehemaligen jüdischen Ghetto in Warschau ausdrücken?

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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

What should you do if you are treated poorly by your contact person at a German authority? 

A) I can do nothing. 

B) I have to put up with this treatment. 

C) I threaten the person. 

D) I can file a complaint with the head of the authority. 


German (Original)

Was sollten Sie tun, wenn Sie von Ihrem Ansprechpartner / Ihrer Ansprechpartnerin in einer deutschen Behörde schlecht behandelt werden?

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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!