Question 21
German laws prohibit …
German original: Die deutschen Gesetze verbieten …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Freedom of expression for residents.
- Petitions from citizens.
- Freedom of assembly for residents.
- Unequal treatment of citizens by the state. — Correct answer
Explanation
German law prohibits unequal treatment by the state (Art. 3 Basic Law: principle of equality). Everyone is equal before the law. Free choice of profession, demonstrations, and expressing opinions are all permitted.
Key terms in this question
- 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.
- laws — Laws are binding rules established by the state that apply to all people in a country. They regulate how people live together and must be followed by everyone.
- 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.
- to prohibit / to forbid — To prohibit or forbid something means that it is not allowed and must not be done. A person or authority declares an action or behavior as not permitted.