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Question 140 · General questions

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Stable identifier
ALL:140
Official question number
140
Scope
General · all federal states

Official German original · DE

Was macht eine Schöffin/ein Schöffe in Deutschland? Sie/Er …

Aentscheidet mit Richterinnen/Richtern über Schuld und Strafe.Verified correct answer ✓
Bgibt Bürgerinnen/Bürgern rechtlichen Rat.
Cstellt Urkunden aus.
Dverteidigt die Angeklagte/den Angeklagten.
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entscheidet mit Richterinnen/Richtern über Schuld und Strafe.

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What does a lay judge do in Germany? She/He…

  1. decides with judges about guilt and punishment.Verified correct answer ✓
  2. provides legal advice to citizens.
  3. issues certificates.
  4. defends the accused.

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