Question 272 · Federal question
Which form of living arrangement is not permitted in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Welche Lebensform ist in Deutschland nicht erlaubt?
- A Mann und Frau sind geschieden und leben mit neuen Partnern zusammen.
- B Zwei Frauen leben zusammen.
- C Ein alleinerziehender Vater lebt mit seinen zwei Kindern zusammen.
- D Ein Mann ist mit zwei Frauen zur selben Zeit verheiratet. ✓ Correct answer
Translation
Which form of living arrangement is not permitted in Germany?
- A A man and a woman are divorced and live with new partners.
- B Two women live together.
- C A single father lives with his two children.
- D A man is married to two women at the same time. ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
German family law only allows monogamous marriage. Being married to more than one person at the same time is not permitted and such unions are not legally recognized. Divorce, cohabitation (including same-sex couples), and single parents living with their children are all lawful.
Tips
- Look for violations of monogamy: multiple simultaneous marriages are not allowed in Germany.
- Check compatibility with the Basic Law and civil code: equality, divorce rights, and recognition of same-sex relationships are protected.
- Eliminate options depicting common, lawful living arrangements (divorced partners, cohabiting adults, single parents).
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