Language: English
Question 10 · Federal question
What is compatible with the German Basic Law?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was ist mit dem deutschen Grundgesetz vereinbar?
- A die Prügelstrafe
- B die Folter
- C die Todesstrafe
- D die Geldstrafe ✓ Correct answer
Translation
What is compatible with the German Basic Law?
- A corporal punishment
- B torture
- C the death penalty
- D monetary fines ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
The Basic Law bans torture, the death penalty, and degrading punishment because of the guarantee of human dignity. Monetary fines are an ordinary, lawful criminal sanction, so they fit within the constitution.
Tips
- The death penalty and torture are explicitly ruled out by the Basic Law.
- A fine is nonviolent and proportionate, that is why it is the compatible option.
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