Language: English
Question 6 · Federal question
What is the German constitution called?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wie heißt die deutsche Verfassung?
- A Volksgesetz
- B Bundesgesetz
- C Deutsches Gesetz
- D Grundgesetz ✓ Correct answer
Translation
What is the German constitution called?
- A People's Law
- B Federal Law
- C German Law
- D Basic Law ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Germany's constitution, adopted in 1949 and kept after reunification, is officially called the Basic Law, or Grundgesetz. It ranks above ordinary federal statutes.
Tips
- The constitution has its own name, Basic Law, not federal law or German law.
- Link 1949 to its adoption, the constitution kept the same name after reunification.
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