Question 252 · Federal question
In Germany ...
German original (as asked in the real test)
In Deutschland …
- A darf man zur gleichen Zeit nur mit einer Partnerin/einem Partner verheiratet sein. ✓ Correct answer
- B kann man mehrere Ehepartnerinnen/Ehepartner gleichzeitig haben.
- C darf man nicht wieder heiraten, wenn man einmal verheiratet war.
- D darf eine Frau nicht wieder heiraten, wenn ihr Mann gestorben ist.
Translation
In Germany ...
- A one may only be married to one partner at a time. ✓ Correct answer
- B one can have multiple spouses at the same time.
- C one may not remarry if one has been married once.
- D a woman may not remarry if her husband has died.
Explanation
German civil law recognizes only monogamous marriage; marrying more than one person at the same time is prohibited. After a divorce or the death of a spouse, individuals are free to marry again.
Tips
- Look for options consistent with equality and personal freedom rights in the Basic Law (e.g., equal rights for men and women, freedom to marry).
- Eliminate statements that allow multiple simultaneous spouses; polygamy is not permitted under German law.
- Reject any option that restricts remarriage after divorce or widowhood; such blanket prohibitions conflict with civil rights.
- Watch for gender-discriminatory wording—these usually contradict constitutional equality principles.
Practice in the app
