Official question #140Einbürgerungstest
Was macht eine Schöffin/ein Schöffe in Deutschland? Sie/Er …
What does a lay judge (Schöffin/Schöffe) do in Germany? She/he …
Correct answer
entscheidet mit Richterinnen/Richtern über Schuld und Strafe.
decides together with professional judges on guilt and punishment.
Why
Schöffen are honorary lay judges in criminal courts. They have the same voting rights as the professional judges when deciding on guilt and sentence.
Answer choices
- Aentscheidet mit Richterinnen/Richtern über Schuld und Strafe.decides together with professional judges on guilt and punishment.
- Bgibt Bürgerinnen/Bürgern rechtlichen Rat.gives citizens legal advice.
- Cstellt Urkunden aus.issues certificates and documents.
- Dverteidigt die Angeklagte/den Angeklagten.defends the accused.