Question 170 of 300Politics in a Democracy

What is one task of the police in Germany?

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to defend the country
to eavesdrop on the citizens
to pass laws
to monitor compliance with the law

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Correct answer to question 148: to monitor compliance with the law

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A core task of the police is to monitor compliance with the law, prevent criminal offences and investigate them when they occur. The police belong to the executive branch and in Germany are largely a matter for the federal states.

The question in German, as it appears in the test

Was ist eine Aufgabe der Polizei in Deutschland?

das Land zu verteidigen
die Bürgerinnen und Bürger abzuhören
die Gesetze zu beschließen
die Einhaltung von Gesetzen zu überwachen

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What is one task of the police in Germany?

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