Language: English
Question 14 · Federal question
Freedom of expression in Germany means that I…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Meinungsfreiheit in Deutschland heißt, dass ich …
- A Passanten auf der Straße beschimpfen darf.
- B meine Meinung im Internet äußern kann. ✓ Correct answer
- C Nazi-, Hamas- oder Islamischer Staat-Symbole öffentlich tragen darf.
- D meine Meinung nur dann äußern darf, solange ich der Regierung nicht widerspreche.
Translation
Freedom of expression in Germany means that I…
- A may insult passers-by on the street.
- B can express my opinion on the internet. ✓ Correct answer
- C may publicly display Nazi, Hamas, or Islamic State symbols.
- D may only express my opinion as long as I do not contradict the government.
Explanation
Article 5 protects sharing opinions publicly, including online, but it never covers insults, threats, or displaying symbols of banned organizations such as the Nazi party or Islamic State. Criticizing the government is also protected speech.
Tips
- Free speech covers opinions on any medium, including the internet.
- Insults, banned symbols, and threats are crimes, not protected speech.
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