Question 150
Eine Gerichtsschöffin/ein Gerichtsschöffe in Deutschland ist …A lay judge in Germany is...
Options
- die Stellvertreterin/der Stellvertreter des Stadtoberhaupts.the deputy of the city leader.
- eine ehrenamtliche Richterin/ein ehrenamtlicher Richter.an honorary judge.
- ein Mitglied eines Gemeinderats.a member of a municipal council.
- eine Person, die Jura studiert hat.a person who has studied law.
Explanation
A Schöffe is a lay judge appointed for a fixed term who participates alongside professional judges to bring societal perspective into trials. The role is honorary and requires no law degree, unlike city deputies or council members.
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