Question 2
What is compatible with the German Basic Law?
German original: Was ist mit dem deutschen Grundgesetz vereinbar?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- the corporal punishment
- the torture
- the death penalty
- the fine — Correct answer
Explanation
A fine is compatible with the Basic Law; it is a court-imposed sanction. Torture, corporal punishment, and the death penalty are prohibited: Art. 1 protects human dignity, Art. 102 abolishes the death penalty.
Key terms in this question
- Basic Law — The Basic Law is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany. It defines the fundamental rights of citizens and the structure of the state.
- law — A law is a binding rule established by the state that applies to all people in a country. Laws regulate how people live together and must be followed by everyone.
- German (female) / German — 'Deutsche' refers to a person who holds German citizenship or originates from Germany.
- Germans — 'Germans' is the plural of 'German' and refers to all people who hold German citizenship.
- Germans — 'Germans' is the plural of 'German' and refers to people who hold German citizenship or originate from Germany.
- Germans — Germans are people who hold German citizenship. They are citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- reason / ground — A reason or cause that explains why something happens or why someone does something. It is used to justify an action or situation.