Question 262 · Federal question
What does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was bedeutet in Deutschland der Grundsatz der Gleichbehandlung?
- A Niemand darf z.B. wegen einer Behinderung benachteiligt werden. ✓ Correct answer
- B Man darf andere Personen benachteiligen, wenn ausreichende persönliche Gründe hierfür vorliegen.
- C Niemand darf gegen Personen klagen, wenn sie benachteiligt wurden.
- D Es ist für alle Gesetz, benachteiligten Gruppen jährlich Geld zu spenden.
Translation
What does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany?
- A No one may be disadvantaged, for example, because of a disability. ✓ Correct answer
- B One may disadvantage other people if there are sufficient personal reasons for it.
- C No one may file a lawsuit against people if they have been disadvantaged.
- D It is a law for everyone to donate money annually to disadvantaged groups.
Explanation
The principle of equal treatment in Germany (Article 3 of the Basic Law) prohibits disadvantaging people due to characteristics such as disability, origin, sex, faith, etc. It ensures legal protection against discrimination, not permission to discriminate or requirements for private donations.
Tips
- Look for keywords like "Gleichbehandlung," "Benachteiligung," and references to protected characteristics (e.g., disability, origin, religion).
- Eliminate options that allow discrimination for subjective reasons or that restrict legal remedies (e.g., banning lawsuits).
- Be wary of answers that impose charitable duties; the constitution guarantees rights and protections, not donation obligations.
- Recall rticle 3 GG: equality before the law and prohibition of discrimination.
Practice in the app
