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380. Which minister does Saarland not have?

Official German wording

Welchen Minister / welche Ministerin hat das Saarland nicht?

  1. Justizminister / Justizministerin
  2. Außenminister / Außenministerin
  3. Finanzminister / Finanzministerin
  4. Innenminister / Innenministerin

Answer options

  1. Minister of Justice
  2. Minister of Foreign Affairs (Foreign Minister)
  3. Minister of Finance
  4. Minister of the Interior

Correct answer

Minister of Foreign Affairs (Foreign Minister)

Explanation

Foreign affairs are a federal prerogative in Germany; the external power is vested in the Federation under Article 32 of the Basic Law, and legislative competence in this field lies exclusively with the Federation under Article 73(1) no. 1. Accordingly, the Länder—including Saarland—do not have a Foreign Minister, even though they may maintain Europe portfolios, permanent representations, and conclude treaties with foreign states with the Federal Government’s consent (Art. 32(3) GG). By contrast, justice, finance, and interior are core Land portfolios, reflecting the Länder’s responsibilities for policing and public order, court organization, and substantial parts of budgetary and tax administration.

Official sources

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.