GermanyAufgabe 1 · Politics in a democracy
In Germany, people may openly speak out against the government because …
In the exam (German)
In Deutschland dürfen Menschen offen etwas gegen die Regierung sagen, weil …
- afreedom of religion applies here.hier Religionsfreiheit gilt.
- bpeople pay taxes.die Menschen Steuern zahlen.
- cpeople have the right to vote.die Menschen das Wahlrecht haben.
- dfreedom of expression applies here.hier Meinungsfreiheit gilt.Correct answer
Why?
Freedom of expression (Meinungsfreiheit) is set out in Article 5 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz). Everyone may freely say, write and spread their own opinion – including criticism of the government. The right to vote is also important, but it is about voting, not about speaking freely.
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In Germany, until their child is 14 years old, parents can decide whether the child takes part at school in …Correct answer:religious education lessons.
In Deutschland können Eltern bis zum 14. Lebensjahr ihres Kindes entscheiden, ob es in der Schule am … — Religionsunterricht teilnimmt.
Aufgabe 3
Germany is a state under the rule of law (Rechtsstaat). What does this mean?Correct answer:All residents and the state must obey the laws.
Deutschland ist ein Rechtsstaat. Was ist damit gemeint? — Alle Einwohnerinnen/Einwohner und der Staat müssen sich an die Gesetze halten.
Aufgabe 4
Which right is one of the fundamental rights in Germany?Correct answer:freedom of expression (Meinungsfreiheit)
Welches Recht gehört zu den Grundrechten in Deutschland? — Meinungsfreiheit
Aufgabe 5
Elections in Germany are free. What does this mean?Correct answer:Voters may neither be influenced nor forced to vote in a particular way, and they must not suffer any disadvantage because of the election.
Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet das? — Die Wählerin/der Wähler darf bei der Wahl weder beeinflusst noch zu einer bestimmten Stimmabgabe gezwungen werden und keine Nachteile durch die Wahl haben.
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Questions and options: Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), Gesamtfragenkatalog for the “Leben in Deutschland” test and the Einbürgerungstest, as of 07.05.2025 (Annex 1 to the Einbürgerungstestverordnung). The English translation and the explanations are ours, written with AI; in the exam the questions are asked in German. The coats of arms, flags and photos come from Wikimedia Commons, the maps and ballot papers are drawn by us – authors and licences are listed under Image credits. This is not a government service.
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