Question 38 of 300Politics in a Democracy

Why does the state control the school system in Germany?

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because there are only state schools in Germany
because all pupils must have a school-leaving certificate
because there are different schools in the federal states
because it is its task according to the Basic Law

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Correct answer to question 68: because it is its task according to the Basic Law

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Under Article 7(1) of the Basic Law, the entire school system is under state supervision. This allows the state to ensure quality, equal opportunity and compulsory school attendance for all children.

The question in German, as it appears in the test

Warum kontrolliert der Staat in Deutschland das Schulwesen?

weil es in Deutschland nur staatliche Schulen gibt
weil alle Schüler und Schülerinnen einen Schulabschluss haben müssen
weil es in den Bundesländern verschiedene Schulen gibt
weil es nach dem Grundgesetz seine Aufgabe ist

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Why does the state control the school system in Germany?

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