Question 32
Two friends want to go to a public swimming pool in Germany. Both have dark skin and are therefore not allowed in. What right is being violated in this situation? The right to…
German original: Zwei Freunde wollen in ein öffentliches Schwimmbad in Deutschland. Beide haben eine dunkle Hautfarbe und werden deshalb nicht hineingelassen. Welches Recht wird in dieser Situation verletzt? Das Recht auf …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Freedom of opinion
- Equal treatment — Correct answer
- Freedom of assembly
- Freedom of movement
Explanation
Denying two people access to a public swimming pool based on their skin color is a violation of the right to equal treatment (Gleichbehandlung), which is guaranteed by Article 3 of the Basic Law. Racial discrimination in public spaces is also prohibited by the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
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.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a specific thing or person from a group. It is used to request a choice or identification.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- 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.
- this / these — 'Diese' is a German demonstrative pronoun used to point to a specific person or thing that is already known or has just been mentioned.
- to have — 'Haben' means to possess something or to have something available. It is also used as an auxiliary verb to form past tenses in German.
- 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.
- this / these — 'Dieser' is a German demonstrative pronoun or adjective that points to a specific person or thing. It is used to indicate which object or person is being referred to.