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Key Facts: Hesse Abitur Economics GK Exam

255 min

Bearbeitungszeit for a Grundkursfach, including selection time (§25 Abs. 2 OAVO)

LA26 Abiturerlass, section II

1 of 3 tasks

Auswahlmodus — candidate chooses one proposed EPA Wirtschaft task (section 14.3)

LA26 Abiturerlass, Wirtschaftswissenschaften section 14.3

EPA Wirtschaft

Task types per Einheitliche Prüfungsanforderungen Wirtschaft (16.11.2006): text and/or product-oriented work with sources

LA26 Abiturerlass, Wirtschaftswissenschaften section 14.2

15.04.–08.05.2026

Written Landesabitur 2026 window; Nachprüfungen 19.05.–03.06.2026

LA26 Abiturerlass, section II

Separate subject

Wirtschaftswissenschaften is listed alongside — not inside — Politik und Wirtschaft in Aufgabenfeld II

Hessen Kultus Landesabitur overview; LA26 Abiturerlass section 14

Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for Hesse Landesabitur Wirtschaftswissenschaften Grundkurs (not Politik und Wirtschaft). Official exam: German constructed-response EPA Wirtschaft task, choose 1 of 3 proposals, 255 min incl. selection time, Notenpunkte 0–15, centrally set. Written window 15.04.–08.05.2026. Not an official format simulation; no fee for regular school candidates.

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1Which Article of Germany's Basic Law (Grundgesetz) anchors human dignity as inviolable?
A.Article 14 GG
B.Article 1 GG
C.Article 20 GG
D.Article 109 GG
Explanation: Article 1(1) GG states that human dignity is inviolable. LA26 Wirtschaftswissenschaften Q1.1 expects knowledge of fundamental rights, especially Articles 1, 20 and 79 GG.
2Article 20 GG describes Germany as which type of state?
A.A hereditary monarchy
B.A democratic and social federal state
C.A unitary presidential republic
D.A confederation of sovereign city-states
Explanation: Article 20 GG establishes Germany as a democratic and social federal state with republican government, popular sovereignty, separation of powers and the rule of law.
3In the German legislative process, which institution represents the Länder at the federal level?
A.Bundestag
B.Bundesrat
C.Bundesverfassungsgericht
D.Europäischer Gerichtshof
Explanation: The Bundesrat is the chamber through which the Länder participate in federal legislation.
4What is the main tension between executive and legislative branches highlighted in LA26 Wirtschaftswissenschaften Q1.1?
A.Courts may abolish elections
B.The government initiates and implements policy while parliament controls and legitimises laws
C.The Bundesrat always overrides the Bundestag
D.EU law eliminates national parliaments
Explanation: The Spannungsfeld Exekutive–Legislative concerns how the federal government proposes and executes policy while parliament passes laws and exercises oversight.
5Which court is Germany's guardian of the constitution in conflicts between legislature and judiciary?
A.Bundesgerichtshof
B.Bundesverfassungsgericht
C.Bundesarbeitsgericht
D.Europäischer Gerichtshof
Explanation: The Bundesverfassungsgericht resolves constitutional disputes, including the Spannungsfeld Legislative–Judikative named in LA26 Q1.1.
6Article 79 GG is especially relevant in LA26 Q1.1 because it concerns:
A.Property rights only
B.Eternity clause and limits on constitutional amendment
C.Minimum wage regulation
D.EU trade policy
Explanation: Article 79 GG sets limits on constitutional amendments, including the eternity clause protecting core principles of Articles 1 and 20 GG.
7Which principle requires that state action must have a legal basis and be reviewable by courts?
A.Mercantilism
B.Rule of law (Rechtsstaatlichkeit)
C.Protectionism
D.Say's law
Explanation: Rechtsstaatlichkeit means state power is bound by law and subject to judicial review.
8In EU lawmaking relevant to Q1.1, which institution is directly elected by EU citizens?
A.European Council
B.European Parliament
C.European Commission
D.European Central Bank
Explanation: The European Parliament is the directly elected EU institution.
9Federal laws in Germany that affect Länder administration typically require consent of which body?
A.Bundestag only
B.Bundesrat
C.Federal President alone
D.European Parliament
Explanation: Many federal laws affecting Länder interests require Bundesrat consent (Zustimmungsgesetze).
10Why does LA26 Wirtschaftswissenschaften treat constitutional knowledge as economically relevant?
A.Constitutions only concern history
B.Legal frameworks shape markets, property rights, competition and state economic intervention
C.Economics ignores all political institutions
D.Only tax law matters for firms
Explanation: Constitutional rules define property, competition, welfare state scope and EU membership — all shaping economic outcomes.

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