Language: English
Question 80 · Federal question
Which court in Germany is responsible for the interpretation of the Basic Law?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Welches Gericht in Deutschland ist zuständig für die Auslegung des Grundgesetzes?
- A Oberlandesgericht
- B Amtsgericht
- C Bundesverfassungsgericht ✓ Correct answer
- D Verwaltungsgericht
Translation
Which court in Germany is responsible for the interpretation of the Basic Law?
- A Higher Regional Court
- B District Court
- C Federal Constitutional Court ✓ Correct answer
- D Administrative Court
Explanation
The Federal Constitutional Court, Bundesverfassungsgericht, is the only court that interprets the Basic Law and decides constitutional questions. Regional, district, and administrative courts handle other kinds of cases instead.
Tips
- Only the Federal Constitutional Court, seated in Karlsruhe, rules on the Basic Law.
- Other courts named here handle civil, criminal, or administrative cases, not constitutional ones.
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