Question 34
When can a party be banned in Germany?
German original: Wann kann in Deutschland eine Partei verboten werden?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- if their election campaign is too expensive
- if they fight against the constitution — Correct answer
- if they voice criticism of the head of state
- if their program proposes a new direction
Explanation
A party can be banned if it actively fights against the constitution (Art. 21 Basic Law). Criticism of the government, poor election results, or unpopular positions are not sufficient grounds for a ban.
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.
- can / to be able to — An auxiliary verb that expresses that someone has the ability or possibility to do something.
- political party — A party is an organization in which people with similar political goals join together to participate in elections and influence political decisions.
- When — A question word used to ask about a point or period in time.
- 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.
- prohibition / ban — A ban is an official rule that does not allow something. Anyone who breaks a ban can be punished.
- forbidden / prohibited — Something is forbidden when a law or rule does not allow it and it can be punished.