Language: English
Question 1 · Federal question
In Germany, people may openly say something against the government because…
German original (as asked in the real test)
In Deutschland dürfen Menschen offen etwas gegen die Regierung sagen, weil …
- A hier Religionsfreiheit gilt.
- B die Menschen Steuern zahlen.
- C die Menschen das Wahlrecht haben.
- D hier Meinungsfreiheit gilt. ✓ Correct answer
Translation
In Germany, people may openly say something against the government because…
- A freedom of religion applies here.
- B people pay taxes.
- C people have the right to vote.
- D freedom of expression applies here. ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
The Basic Law protects freedom of expression in Article 5, so people can openly criticize the government as long as they stay within general laws such as those against defamation. Taxes, voting rights, and religious freedom do not cover this.
Tips
- Criticizing the government falls under freedom of expression (Art. 5), not under voting or tax duties.
- Religious freedom protects belief, not political speech.
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