Question 1
What is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany called?
German original: Wie wird die Verfassung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland genannt?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Basic Law — Correct answer
- Federal Constitution
- Code of Laws
- Constitutional Treaty
Explanation
The constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany is called the Grundgesetz (Basic Law). It came into force on 23 May 1949 and is the supreme legal norm in the country.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Federal Republic — The Federal Republic of Germany is the official name of the German state. It consists of 16 federal states and is a democratic republic.
- Constitution — A constitution is the fundamental law of a state that establishes the basic rights of citizens and the structure of government. In Germany, the constitution is called the Basic Law (Grundgesetz).
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- the Federal Government / the Federation — The Federation refers to the central level of government in Germany, as opposed to the individual federal states (Länder). It is responsible for matters that affect the whole country, such as foreign policy or national defense.
- Republic — A republic is a form of government in which political power belongs to the people, who elect representatives to govern the country. There is no monarch; the head of state is usually an elected president or similar figure.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- called / named — 'Genannt' is the past participle of 'nennen' (to call/to name) and indicates that someone or something has or was given a specific name or designation.