What form of government does Germany have?
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Correct answer to question 22: Republic
Explanation
Germany is a republic: the head of state is elected rather than determined by hereditary succession. Article 20 of the Basic Law also defines the Federal Republic as a democratic and social federal state.
The question in German, as it appears in the test
Was für eine Staatsform hat Deutschland?
Last updated: November 2026