Question 243 · Federal question
Maik and Sybille want to hold a demonstration on the street with friends at their place…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Maik und Sybille wollen mit Freunden an ihrem deutschen Wohnort eine Demonstration auf der Straße abhalten. Was müssen sie vorher tun?
- A Sie müssen die Demonstration anmelden. ✓ Correct answer
- B Sie müssen nichts tun. Man darf in Deutschland jederzeit überall demonstrieren.
- C Sie können gar nichts tun, denn Demonstrationen sind in Deutschland grundsätzlich verboten.
- D Maik und Sybille müssen einen neuen Verein gründen, weil nur Vereine demonstrieren dürfen.
Translation
Maik and Sybille want to hold a demonstration on the street with friends at their place of residence in Germany. What must they do beforehand?
- A They must register the demonstration. ✓ Correct answer
- B They do not need to do anything. In Germany, you can demonstrate anywhere at any time.
- C They cannot do anything, because demonstrations are generally prohibited in Germany.
- D Maik and Sybille must form a new association, because only associations are allowed to demonstrate.
Explanation
Public demonstrations are protected by Article 8 of the German Basic Law (freedom of assembly). However, outdoor assemblies must be notified to the authorities in advance under the Assembly Act. They are not generally forbidden, and they do not require forming a club or prior authorization—just prior notification.
Tips
- Watch for keywords like “Demonstration,” “on the street,” or “public assembly”—these typically trigger notification requirements, not a ban or a permit.
- Recall: Freedom of assembly is a fundamental right; restrictions for outdoor events focus on prior notice, not prohibition.
- Eliminate answers that claim demonstrations are always allowed anywhere without conditions, that they are generally forbidden, or that only associations may demonstrate.
- Distinguish indoor vs. outdoor: notification is relevant for outdoor assemblies.
Practice in the app
