Question 8 · Federal question
What is NOT in Germany's Basic Law?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was steht nicht im Grundgesetz von Deutschland?
- A Die Würde des Menschen ist unantastbar.
- B Alle sollen gleich viel Geld haben. ✓ Correct answer
- C Jeder Mensch darf seine Meinung sagen.
- D Alle sind vor dem Gesetz gleich.
Translation
What is NOT in Germany's Basic Law?
- A Human dignity is inviolable.
- B Everyone should have the same amount of money. ✓ Correct answer
- C Everyone may express their opinion.
- D Everyone is equal before the law.
Explanation
Germany's Basic Law guarantees fundamental rights such as human dignity, equality before the law, and freedom of expression. It does not mandate equal income or wealth for everyone; such an economic claim is not a constitutional right.
Tips
- Look for classic Fundamental Rights terms: human dignity (Art. 1), equality before the law (Art. 3), freedom of expression (Art. 5).
- Be wary of statements promising economic outcomes (e.g., equal income/wealth); these are policy matters, not Basic Law guarantees.
- Eliminate options that sound like social or economic goals rather than rights or state principles.
- Identify keywords like dignity, equality, freedom—these are typical constitutional protections.
Practice in the app
