Question 17 · Federal question
German laws prohibit…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Die deutschen Gesetze verbieten …
- A Meinungsfreiheit der Einwohnerinnen und Einwohner.
- B Petitionen der Bürgerinnen und Bürger.
- C Versammlungsfreiheit der Einwohnerinnen und Einwohner.
- D Ungleichbehandlung der Bürgerinnen und Bürger durch den Staat. ✓ Correct answer
Translation
German laws prohibit…
- A freedom of expression for residents.
- B petitions by citizens.
- C freedom of assembly for residents.
- D unequal treatment of citizens by the state. ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Germany's Basic Law protects core freedoms such as expression, assembly, and the right to petition. What is explicitly prohibited is unequal treatment by the state, reflecting the constitutional equality principle (no discrimination by public authorities).
Tips
- Watch for the verb "verbieten" (forbid): fundamental freedoms are generally protected, not banned.
- Use elimination: freedom of expression, assembly, and petition are guaranteed rights in the constitution.
- Look for the equality principle: the state must not discriminate; unequal treatment by public authorities is prohibited.
- Recall key articles: expression (Art. 5), assembly (Art. 8), petition (Art. 17), equality/non-discrimination (Art. 3).
Practice in the app
