32. Which is not a state power in Germany?

Official German wording

Was ist keine staatliche Gewalt in Deutschland?

Gesetzgebung
Regierung
Presse
Rechtsprechung

Answer options

Legislation
Government
Press
Judiciary (adjudication)

Correct answer

Press

Explanation

Article 20(2) of the Basic Law enshrines separation of powers: legislation, the executive, and the judiciary. The press is not a state power but part of the free public sphere, protected by Article 5(1) of the Basic Law. The colloquial label “fourth estate” has no constitutional status. The government forms part of the executive branch.

Official sources

BAMF Gesamtfragenkatalog, Stand 07.05.2025
Einbürgerungstestverordnung, Anlage 1

The German questions come from the original BAMF catalog for the Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland. Translations and explanations are study aids; verify legal details in the official sources.