GermanyAufgabe 17 · Politics in a democracy
German laws forbid …
In the exam (German)
Die deutschen Gesetze verbieten …
- afreedom of expression for residents.Meinungsfreiheit der Einwohnerinnen und Einwohner.
- bpetitions by citizens.Petitionen der Bürgerinnen und Bürger.
- cfreedom of assembly for residents.Versammlungsfreiheit der Einwohnerinnen und Einwohner.
- dunequal treatment of citizens by the state.Ungleichbehandlung der Bürgerinnen und Bürger durch den Staat.Correct answer
Why?
Article 3 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz) says: all people are equal before the law. The state may not disadvantage or favour anyone, for example because of their sex, origin, language, faith or political opinion. Freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and petitions, by contrast, are fundamental rights – the laws protect them instead of forbidding them.
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Which fundamental right is guaranteed in Article 1 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz) of the Federal Republic of Germany?Correct answer:the inviolability of human dignity
Welches Grundrecht ist in Artikel 1 des Grundgesetzes der Bundesrepublik Deutschland garantiert? — die Unantastbarkeit der Menschenwürde
Aufgabe 19
What is meant by the right to “freedom of movement” (Freizügigkeit) in Germany?Correct answer:You may choose for yourself where you live.
Was versteht man unter dem Recht der "Freizügigkeit" in Deutschland? — Man darf sich seinen Wohnort selbst aussuchen.
Aufgabe 20
A party in Germany aims to set up a dictatorship. It is then …Correct answer:unconstitutional.
Eine Partei in Deutschland verfolgt das Ziel, eine Diktatur zu errichten. Sie ist dann … — verfassungswidrig.
Aufgabe 21
Which is the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany?Correct answer:Picture 1
Welches ist das Wappen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland? — Bild 1
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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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