AustriaDemokratie 1 · Democracy and the Republic's core principles
Which statements fit the principle of human dignity?
In the exam (German)
Welche Aussagen passen zum Grundsatz der Menschenwürde?
- aA person's dignity depends on their income and education.Die Würde eines Menschen hängt von seinem Einkommen und seiner Bildung ab.
- bOnly Austrian citizens have a dignity that the state must respect.Nur österreichische Staatsbürgerinnen und Staatsbürger haben eine Würde, die der Staat achten muss.
- cA person who has committed a crime also keeps their dignity.Auch ein Mensch, der eine Straftat begangen hat, behält seine Würde.Correct answer
- dEvery person has the same value, no matter where they come from or how much they own.Jeder Mensch hat den gleichen Wert, egal woher er kommt oder wie viel er besitzt.Correct answer
Why?
Every person has dignity simply because they are a human being. You do not have to earn it, and you do not lose it by committing a crime.
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