Baden-Württemberg citizenship test: all 10 state questions with answers

Baden-Württemberg lies in the south-west of Germany and borders France and Switzerland. The state was formed in 1952 from three predecessor states; its capital is Stuttgart and its parliament is called the Landtag. If you live in Baden-Württemberg, three of the ten questions below will appear in your citizenship test – from the state coat of arms with its three lions to the colours of the state flag.

Baden-Württemberg at a glance

State capital

Stuttgart

State parliament

Landtag of Baden-Württemberg

Head of government

Minister-President

Government

State government

In the citizenship test

3 of these 10 questions

The 10 questions about Baden-Württemberg

1. Question BW 1

   Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Baden-Württemberg?

   Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Baden-Württemberg?

   • Image 1 – Correct answer
   • Image 2
   • Image 3
   • Image 4

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2. Question BW 2

   Which of these is a district in Baden-Württemberg?

   Welches ist ein Landkreis in Baden-Württemberg?

   • Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
   • Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis – Correct answer
   • Nordfriesland
   • Altötting

   In the test (German): Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

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3. Question BW 3

   For how many years is the state parliament (Landtag) in Baden-Württemberg elected?

   Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Baden-Württemberg gewählt?

   • 3
   • 4
   • 5 – Correct answer
   • 6

   In the test (German): 5

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4. Question BW 4

   From what age are you allowed to vote in local elections in Baden-Württemberg?

   Ab welchem Alter darf man in Baden-Württemberg bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

   • 14
   • 16 – Correct answer
   • 18
   • 20

   In the test (German): 16

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5. Question BW 5

   What colours does the state flag of Baden-Württemberg have?

   Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Baden-Württemberg?

   • blue-white-red
   • black-gold – Correct answer
   • white-blue
   • green-white-red

   In the test (German): schwarz-gold

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6. Question BW 6

   Where can you get information about political topics in Baden-Württemberg?

   Wo können Sie sich in Baden-Württemberg über politische Themen informieren?

   • at the municipality's public order office (Ordnungsamt)
   • at the consumer advice centre
   • at the State Agency for Civic Education – Correct answer
   • at the churches

   In the test (German): bei der Landeszentrale für politische Bildung

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7. Question BW 7

   The state capital of Baden-Württemberg is called …

   Die Landeshauptstadt von Baden-Württemberg heißt …

   • Heidelberg.
   • Stuttgart. – Correct answer
   • Karlsruhe.
   • Mannheim.

   In the test (German): Stuttgart.

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8. Question BW 8

   Which federal state is Baden-Württemberg?

   Welches Bundesland ist Baden-Württemberg?

   

   • 1
   • 2 – Correct answer
   • 3
   • 4

   In the test (German): 2

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9. Question BW 9

   What is the head of government in Baden-Württemberg called?

   Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin/den Regierungschef in Baden-Württemberg?

   • First Minister
   • Prime Minister
   • Mayor
   • Minister-President – Correct answer

   In the test (German): Ministerpräsidentin/Ministerpräsident

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10. Question BW 10

    Which minister does Baden-Württemberg not have?

    Welche Ministerin/welchen Minister hat Baden-Württemberg nicht?

    • Finance Minister
    • Justice Minister
    • Interior Minister
    • Foreign Minister – Correct answer

    In the test (German): Außenministerin/Außenminister

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This guide is not legal advice. Laws and administrative practice can change; your naturalisation authority's information is binding.