Question 20
What existed in Germany during the time of National Socialism?
German original: Was gab es während der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus in Deutschland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- the prohibition of parties — Correct answer
- the right to free development of one's personality
- freedom of the press
- the protection of human dignity
Explanation
During National Socialism, all parties except the NSDAP were banned. The 1933 law against the formation of new parties made Germany a one-party state.
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 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.
- time — Time refers to the progression of moments, hours, days, and years. It describes when something happens or how long something lasts.
- during / while — 'Während' is used to indicate that two actions or situations happen at the same time, or to refer to a period of time. For example: 'Während der Arbeit hört er Musik' means 'He listens to music while working'.
- National Socialism — National Socialism was a political ideology and dictatorship in Germany from 1933 to 1945 under Adolf Hitler, characterized by racism, antisemitism, and the Holocaust.
- social — 'Social' describes everything related to people living together and supporting each other in a society. Social institutions or services help people who are in need.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- Nation — A nation is a large group of people connected by a common language, culture, history, or origin, who usually live together in a shared state.