Question 281 · Federal question
Two friends want to go to a public swimming pool in Germany. Both have dark skin and are…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Zwei Freunde wollen in ein öffentliches Schwimmbad in Deutschland. Beide haben eine dunkle Hautfarbe und werden deshalb nicht hineingelassen. Welches Recht wird in dieser Situation verletzt? Das Recht auf …
- A Meinungsfreiheit
- B Gleichbehandlung ✓ Correct answer
- C Versammlungsfreiheit
- D Freizügigkeit
Translation
Two friends want to go to a public swimming pool in Germany. Both have dark skin and are therefore not allowed in. Which right is violated in this situation? The right to …
- A freedom of expression
- B equal treatment ✓ Correct answer
- C freedom of assembly
- D freedom of movement
Explanation
Refusing entry to a public facility based on skin color is discrimination and violates the constitutional principle of equal treatment (equality before the law). In Germany, unequal treatment due to characteristics like race or origin is prohibited.
Tips
- Look for keywords indicating discrimination based on personal characteristics (e.g., skin color, origin, religion) in access to public services—this points to equality rights. Distinguish from freedoms: opinion relates to expressing views; assembly concerns gathering in public; freedom of movement is about choosing residence or travel. Use elimination: if the scenario is about unfair treatment rather than speech, gathering, or movement, it’s an equality issue.
Practice in the app
