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.

In addition, don’t forget to plan your vacations by taking a look at the Saxony holidays.

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

Who heads the German Federal Cabinet? 

A) the President of the Bundestag 

B) the President of the Federal Republic of Germany 

C) the President of the Federal Council 

D) the Federal Chancellor 


German (Original)

Wer leitet das deutsche Bundeskabinett?

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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

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

What are the colors of the state flag of Saxony? 

A) blue-white-red

B) white-green

C) green-white-red

D) black-yellow


German (Original)

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Sachsen?

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English

German laws prohibit... 

A) Freedom of expression for residents. 

B) Petitions by citizens. 

C) Freedom of assembly for residents. 

D) Discrimination of citizens by the state. 


German (Original)

Die deutschen Gesetze verbieten …

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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

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

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

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 

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

What was the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic? 

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4


German (Original)

Welches war das Wappen der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik?

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English

Which organization in a company helps the employees in case of problems with the employer? 

A) the works council

B) the tax auditor 

C) the operating group

D) the operational management 


German (Original)

Welche Organisation in einer Firma hilft den Arbeitnehmern und Arbeitnehmerinnen bei Problemen mit dem Arbeitgeber / der Arbeitgeberin?

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English

In Parliament, the term "opposition" refers to... 

A) The governing parties. 

B) The faction with the most members. 

C) All parties that achieved the 5% threshold in the last election. 

D) All members who do not belong to the governing party/parties. 


German (Original)

Im Parlament steht der Begriff „Opposition“ für…

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English

What does "popular sovereignty" mean? All state authority emanates from … 

A) The people. 

B) The Bundestag. 

C) The Prussian king. 

D) The Federal Constitutional Court. 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet „Volkssouveränität“? Alle Staatsgewalt geht vom …

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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

Which animal is the national emblem of the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) Lion

B) Eagle

C) Bear

D) Horse


German (Original)

Welches Tier ist das Wappentier der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

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English

What is the name of the parliament for all of Germany? 

A) Federal Assembly 

B) People's Chamber 

C) Bundestag 

D) Federal Court of Justice 


German (Original)

Wie heißt das Parlament für ganz Deutschland?

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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

Which fundamental right is guaranteed in Article 1 of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany? 

A) The inviolability of human dignity 

B) The right to life 

C) Religious freedom

D) Freedom of expression


German (Original)

Welches Grundrecht ist in Artikel 1 des Grundgesetzes der Bundesrepublik Deutschland garantiert?

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English

At what age can you vote in local elections in Saxony? 

A) 14

B) 16

C) 18

D) 20


German (Original)

Ab welchem Alter darf man in Sachsen bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

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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

Which right is guaranteed as a fundamental right under the German constitution? The right to 

A) Freedom of belief and conscience 

B) Entertainment 

C) Work 

D) Housing 


German (Original)

Welches Recht gehört zu den Grundrechten, die nach der deutschen Verfassung garantiert werden? Das Recht auf

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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

What does the abbreviation DDR mean? 

A) Third German Radio 

B) The German Republic 

C) Third German Republic 

D) German Democratic Republic 


German (Original)

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung DDR?

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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

A judge in Germany is a member of the ... 

A) Judiciary.

B) Executive. 

C) Operational. 

D) Legislative. 


German (Original)

Ein Richter / eine Richterin in Deutschland gehört zur …

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English

What happened on May 8, 1945? 

A) Death of Adolf Hitler 

B) Beginning of the Berlin Wall construction 

C) Election of Konrad Adenauer as Federal Chancellor 

D) End of World War II in Europe 


German (Original)

Was war am 8. Mai 1945?

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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 politician stands for the "Eastern Treaties"? 

A) Helmut Kohl

B) Willy Brandt

C) Michail Gorbatschow

D) Ludwig Erhard


German (Original)

Welcher Politiker steht für die „Ostverträge“?

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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

The state capital of Saxony is called … 

A) Leipzig

B) Dresden

C) Chemnitz

D) Zwickau


German (Original)

Die Landeshauptstadt von Sachsen heißt …

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English

How often are there normally federal elections in Germany? 

A) every three years 

B) every four years 

C) every five years 

D) every six years 


German (Original)

Wie oft gibt es normalerweise Bundestagswahlen in Deutschland?

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English

Which office is part of municipal administration in Germany? 

A) Parish office 

B) Public order office 

C) Tax office 

D) Foreign Office 


German (Original)

Welches Amt gehört in Deutschland zur Gemeindeverwaltung?

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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!