AustriaDemokratie 7 · Democracy and the Republic's core principles
An employer is looking for a new employee. Which reasons may the employer NOT use to turn an applicant down?
In the exam (German)
Ein Arbeitgeber sucht eine neue Mitarbeiterin oder einen neuen Mitarbeiter. Welche Gründe darf er für eine Absage NICHT verwenden?
- aThe ethnic origin of the person applying.Die ethnische Herkunft der Person, die sich bewirbt.Correct answer
- bThe sex of the applicant.Das Geschlecht der Person, die sich bewirbt.Correct answer
- cThat the person has no training for it.Dass der Person die nötige Ausbildung dafür fehlt.
- dThe religion of the applicant.Die Religion der Person, die sich bewirbt.Correct answer
Why?
At work, putting someone at a disadvantage because of religion, ethnic origin or sex is forbidden. Whether someone has the necessary training, on the other hand, is something the employer may check.
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A landlord offers a flat publicly. He turns down a family only because of their skin colour. What applies?Correct answer:This is forbidden discrimination on the grounds of ethnic origin.
Ein Vermieter bietet eine Wohnung öffentlich an. Er lehnt eine Familie nur wegen ihrer Hautfarbe ab. Was gilt? — Das ist eine verbotene Diskriminierung wegen der ethnischen Zugehörigkeit.
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Freedom of expression has limits in Austria. What is forbidden?Correct answer:Publicly denying the crimes of National Socialism, for example the Holocaust
Correct answer:Publicly calling for hatred or violence against a religious community or an ethnic group
Die Meinungsfreiheit hat in Österreich Grenzen. Was ist verboten? — Die Verbrechen des Nationalsozialismus, etwa den Holocaust, öffentlich zu leugnen · Öffentlich zu Hass oder Gewalt gegen eine Religionsgemeinschaft oder eine Volksgruppe aufzurufen
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A group wants to demonstrate against higher rents in a public square. What applies?Correct answer:It must notify the authorities of the assembly at least 48 hours in advance; the assembly must be peaceful.
Eine Gruppe möchte auf einem öffentlichen Platz gegen höhere Mieten demonstrieren. Was gilt dafür? — Sie muss die Versammlung mindestens 48 Stunden vorher bei der Behörde anzeigen; die Versammlung muss friedlich ablaufen.
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What is part of every individual's freedom of religion in Austria?Correct answer:You may change to another religion.
Correct answer:You may also live without any religious affiliation.
Was gehört in Österreich zur Religionsfreiheit jedes einzelnen Menschen? — Man darf zu einer anderen Religion wechseln. · Man darf auch ohne Religionsbekenntnis leben.
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