Question 15 · Federal question
What does the German Basic Law prohibit?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was verbietet das deutsche Grundgesetz?
- A Militärdienst
- B Zwangsarbeit ✓ Correct answer
- C freie Berufswahl
- D Arbeit im Ausland
Translation
What does the German Basic Law prohibit?
- A military service
- B forced labor ✓ Correct answer
- C free choice of occupation
- D working abroad
Explanation
The German Basic Law expressly prohibits forced labor. It protects freedom of occupation, does not ban working abroad, and historically allowed conscription (now suspended), so those are not constitutional prohibitions.
Tips
- Look for keywords like "prohibited" or "forbidden" in the Basic Law (e.g., human dignity, prohibition of forced labor).
- Eliminate rights that are actually protected (e.g., freedom to choose a profession) rather than banned.
- Consider historical context: conscription existed and is not a constitutional ban.
- If an option describes a freedom of movement or work, it's usually permitted, not prohibited.
- Prioritize principles tied to human dignity and personal freedom when identifying prohibitions.
Practice in the app
