Question 14
In Germany…
German original: In Deutschland …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- You can only be married to one partner at the same time. — Correct answer
- You can have multiple spouses at the same time.
- You are not allowed to remarry once you have been married.
- A woman is not allowed to remarry if her husband dies.
Explanation
In Germany, polygamy is prohibited: you can only be married to one person at the same time (Section 1306 of the German Civil Code, BGB). A second marriage is only possible after a divorce or the death of a spouse.
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.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.