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Published: 18.01.2025
Date of exam document: 24.06.2024.
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| Front | 104. Eine Frau in Deutschland verliert ihre Arbeit. Was darf nicht der Grund für diese Entlassung sein?1. Die Frau ist lange krank und arbeitsunfähig.2. Die Frau kam oft zu spät zur Arbeit.3. Die Frau erledigt private Sachen während der Arbeitszeit.4. Die Frau bekommt ein Kind und ihr Chef weiß das. |
| Back | Correct Answer: Die Frau bekommt ein Kind und ihr Chef weiß das.Explanation: Under German labor law, an employee cannot be dismissed on the basis of pregnancy. This protection is enshrined in the Maternal Protection Act (Mutterschutzgesetz) which explicitly prohibits termination due to an employee being pregnant. Such dismissals are deemed discriminatory and unfair, and there are severe consequences for employers who violate this law. Therefore, answer D, 'The woman has a child and her boss knows it,' is the correct answer because termination should not occur for this reason.### Why the Other Options Are Wrong:1. Long-Term Sickness and Inability to Work (A): - Context: While employees are protected against immediate dismissal due to sickness, if an employee is unable to work for a prolonged period, an employer can ultimately dismiss them after a thorough consideration process and if the continuation of employment is deemed unfeasible and all alternatives have been exhausted.2. Frequently Late to Work (B): - Context: Consistently arriving late to work can be grounds for dismissal in Germany, especially if the employee has been previously warned. Punctuality is a valid consideration in employment contracts, and repeatedly failing to adhere can justify termination.3. Handling Personal Matters During Work Hours (C): - Context: Using work time to address personal affairs constitutes a breach of work ethics and responsibilities, which can be justifiable grounds for dismissal, particularly if it affects job performance and occurs despite warnings. Thus, the only reason listed that is invalid for dismissal according to German employment laws remains the exercise of motherhood.-----------------------------Translated question:104. A woman in Germany loses her job. What must not be the reason for this dismissal?1. The woman has been sick for a long time and unable to work.2. The woman often arrives late to work.3. The woman takes care of personal matters during working hours.4. The woman is having a child and her boss knows about it. |
| Front | 196. Warum nennt man die Zeit im Herbst 1989 in der DDR "Die Wende"? In dieser Zeit veränderte sich die DDR politisch ...1. von einer Diktatur zur Demokratie.2. von einer liberalen Marktwirtschaft zum Sozialismus.3. von einer Monarchie zur Sozialdemokratie.4. von einem religiösen Staat zu einem kommunistischen Staat. |
| Back | Correct Answer: von einer Diktatur zur Demokratie.Explanation: The term "Die Wende" refers to the transformative period in East Germany (DDR) around 1989, marked by significant political changes. Here's why the first answer is correct and the others are incorrect:### Correct Answer: - From a dictatorship to a democracy (von einer Diktatur zur Demokratie). - Explanation: - The political transformation in the DDR during the autumn of 1989 is described as "Die Wende," a turning point where the move away from a one-party, dictatorial communist regime occurred, leading towards democratic reforms. - The peaceful protests, fall of the Berlin Wall, and subsequent democratic elections were pivotal in changing the political landscape of the DDR from authoritarian rule to democratic governance.### Incorrect Answers:- From a liberal market economy to socialism (von einer liberalen Marktwirtschaft zum Sozialismus). - Explanation: The DDR was originally a socialist state with a planned economy, not a liberal market economy, so it did not transition from a free market to socialism during "Die Wende."- From a monarchy to a social democracy (von einer Monarchie zur Sozialdemokratie). - Explanation: The DDR was never a monarchy; it was established as a socialist state after World War II. Therefore, transforming from a monarchy to social democracy is factually incorrect.- From a religious state to a communist state (von einem religiösen Staat zu einem kommunistischen Staat). - Explanation: The DDR was never a religious state. It was a state with a secular and communist ideology from its inception, so it did not transform from being religious to communist during "Die Wende."In summary, the changes in East Germany during 1989 reflect a movement from dictatorship to democracy, making the first option the accurate description of "Die Wende."-----------------------------Translated question:196. Why is the time in autumn 1989 in the GDR referred to as "The Turn"? During this time, the GDR changed politically ... 1. from a dictatorship to democracy.2. from a liberal market economy to socialism.3. from a monarchy to social democracy.4. from a religious state to a communist state. |
| Front | 013. Im Parlament steht der Begriff "Opposition" für ...1. die regierenden Parteien.2. die Fraktion mit den meisten Abgeordneten.3. alle Parteien, die bei der letzten Wahl die 5%-Hürde erreichen konnten.4. alle Abgeordneten, die nicht zu der Regierungspartei/den Regierungsparteien gehören. |
| Back | Correct Answer: alle Abgeordneten, die nicht zu der Regierungspartei/den Regierungsparteien gehören.Explanation: ### Explanation: The correct answer is Option 3: "alle Abgeordneten, die nicht zu der Regierungspartei/den Regierungsparteien gehö."#### Justification:- Definition of 'Opposition': - In a parliamentary system, the term "Opposition" refers to all members of a legislative body who are not part of the government (or are not part of the ruling party/coalition). These members typically engage in monitoring the actions of the government and proposing alternatives. - Analysis of Options: 1. Option 0: "die regierenden Parteien." - Explanation: This choice inaccurately defines "Opposition" as the 'governing parties.' In reality, the term specifically excludes any parties forming the government. 2. Option 1: "die Fraktion mit den meisten Abgeordneten." - Explanation: This option refers to the party or coalition with the majority seats, which would likely form the government. The "Opposition," conversely, does not include these members. 3. Option 2: "alle Parteien, die bei der letzten Wahl die 5%-Hürde erreichen konnten." - Explanation: While the 5% hurdle (threshold) in elections is critical for representation, this does not define the opposition. The opposition is made of those who are not in power/governing, regardless of election thresholds. - Conclusion: - The opposition in a parliamentary context is composed of all members who are not in power, accurately described by Option 3. Hence, any party or individuals forming the government are inherently excluded from the opposition, reinforcing why Option 3 is the sole correct answer.-----------------------------Translated question:013. In Parliament, the term "Opposition" stands for ...1. the ruling parties.2. the faction with the most representatives.3. all parties that were able to overcome the 5% hurdle in the last election.4. all representatives who do not belong to the ruling party/parties. |