450. Which minister does Schleswig-Holstein not have?

Official German wording

Welchen Minister / welche Ministerin hat Schleswig-Holstein nicht?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer

2. Minister of Foreign Affairs

Explanation

The Federation holds exclusive competence for foreign affairs (Art. 73(1) no. 1 Basic Law) and represents Germany under international law (Art. 32 GG); therefore, no Land has a “Minister of Foreign Affairs.” While Länder may conclude treaties within their legislative remit with the Federal Government’s consent (Art. 32(3) GG) and maintain European/international liaison offices, this does not amount to a foreign ministry. Uniform external representation has been constitutionally entrenched since the German Empire and the Weimar Republic; the Basic Law continues this to ensure coherent foreign policy. Schleswig-Holstein’s cross-border cooperation with Denmark and the Fehmarn Belt region is handled by the State Chancellery or subject-matter ministries, not by a foreign minister.

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.