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GENERAL QUESTION · 61

Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025

What does "popular sovereignty" mean?

Official German wording

Was bedeutet "Volkssouveränität"?

Answer options

  1. A
    The queen/king rules over the people.
  2. B
    The Federal Constitutional Court stands above the constitution.
  3. C
    Interest groups exercise sovereignty together with the government.
  4. D
    State power emanates from the people.Correct answer

EDITORIAL LEARNING AID

Why is this answer correct?

For the “Leben in Deutschland” test, connect “State power emanates from the people.” with the meaning of the question. This is the answer marked as correct in the official key. “The queen/king rules over the people.” is not part of the solution and points to a different issue. Learn the key term together with the complete correct answer instead of memorising only its letter.

This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.

Source

Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF

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