Language: English
Question 3 · Federal question
Germany is a rule-of-law state (Rechtsstaat). What does this mean?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Deutschland ist ein Rechtsstaat. Was ist damit gemeint?
- A Alle Einwohnerinnen/Einwohner und der Staat müssen sich an die Gesetze halten. ✓ Correct answer
- B Der Staat muss sich nicht an die Gesetze halten.
- C Nur Deutsche müssen die Gesetze befolgen.
- D Die Gerichte machen die Gesetze.
Translation
Germany is a rule-of-law state (Rechtsstaat). What does this mean?
- A All residents and the state must abide by the laws. ✓ Correct answer
- B The state does not have to abide by the laws.
- C Only Germans must follow the laws.
- D The courts make the laws.
Explanation
In a Rechtsstaat, both the state and everyone living in it are bound by the law, and courts can review government action. No one, not even the state, stands above the law.
Tips
- Rechtsstaat means the state itself must obey the law, not only citizens.
- Courts apply laws, they do not write them, so that option mixes up the roles.
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