Question 18
What does the German Basic Law prohibit?
German original: Was verbietet das deutsche Grundgesetz?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- military service
- forced labor — Correct answer
- free choice of occupation
- work abroad
Explanation
The Basic Law prohibits forced labor (Art. 12). Free choice of occupation, night work, and weekend work are generally permitted, though regulated by labor law.
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 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.
- approximately / around — Means roughly or about a certain number or amount. It is used to indicate an approximate figure.
- prohibits / forbids — 'Prohibits' means that something is not allowed and must not be done. It is used when a law, rule, or authority bans a certain action.