Question 23
What is meant by the right of 'freedom of movement' in Germany?
German original: Was versteht man unter dem Recht der 'Freizügigkeit' in Deutschland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- You can choose where you live. — Correct answer
- You can change your job.
- You can choose a different religion.
- You are only allowed to move around in public lightly clothed.
Explanation
Freedom of movement (Art. 11 Basic Law) means everyone may freely choose where to live in Germany without requiring permission. It does not refer to travel abroad or freedom of expression.
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.
- law / right — A rule established by the state that applies to everyone in a country. It can also mean a personal entitlement or freedom that a person is guaranteed.
- Freedom of movement — Freedom of movement is the right to freely choose where to live and work within a country or a region, such as the European Union.
- 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.
- first — 'First' describes the person or thing that comes before all others in a sequence or order, at position number one.
- free — Without restrictions or compulsion; a person can decide for themselves what they do or say.
- stands / is written — 'Steht' is the third person singular present tense of the German verb 'stehen' (to stand). It describes that something or someone is in an upright position or that something is written in a text.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.