Question 19 · Federal question
What is meant by the right to "freedom of movement" in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was versteht man unter dem Recht der "Freizügigkeit" in Deutschland?
- A Man darf sich seinen Wohnort selbst aussuchen. ✓ Correct answer
- B Man kann seinen Beruf wechseln.
- C Man darf sich für eine andere Religion entscheiden.
- D Man darf sich in der Öffentlichkeit nur leicht bekleidet bewegen.
Translation
What is meant by the right to "freedom of movement" in Germany?
- A You may choose your place of residence. ✓ Correct answer
- B You can change your profession.
- C You may choose a different religion.
- D You may move around in public lightly clothed.
Explanation
In Germany, "Freizügigkeit" means the constitutional freedom of movement: people may choose where to live and stay within the country (Article 11 of the Basic Law). It is distinct from freedom of occupation, freedom of religion, or rules about public behavior.
Tips
- Match keywords to Grundgesetz rights: Freizügigkeit = movement/residence; Berufsfreiheit = job choice; Religionsfreiheit = religion.
- Eliminate options that confuse different fundamental rights or suggest behavior not covered by constitutional freedoms.
- Look for terms like residence, place of stay, moving within Germany as indicators of the correct concept.
- Remember article associations: rt. 11 (movement), rt. 12 (occupation), rt. 4 (religion).
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