432. Which of the following is a rural district (Landkreis) in Saxony-Anhalt?

Answer options

1. 1. Ammerland
2. 2. Altötting
3. 3. Uckermark
4. 4. Börde

Explanation

The correct answer is the Börde district in Saxony-Anhalt, created in the 2007 territorial reform by merging the Ohrekreis and the Bördekreis (county seat: Haldensleben). Ammerland is in Lower Saxony, Altötting in Bavaria, and Uckermark in Brandenburg, illustrating Germany’s federal structure. Federalism is constitutionally anchored in Article 20(1) of the Basic Law; Article 28 further guarantees municipal self-government, within which Landkreise serve as the intermediate tier between municipalities and the Land. Familiarity with these administrative units matters for elections and the allocation of public responsibilities (e.g., school administration, district roads, public health).