Question 29
What is the name of the German constitution?
German original: Wie heißt die deutsche Verfassung?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- people's law
- federal law
- German law
- Basic Law — Correct answer
Explanation
The German constitution is called the Basic Law (in German: Grundgesetz, abbreviated GG). It was passed in 1949 and is the highest legal norm in Germany. The name came about because it was initially intended as a temporary solution for West Germany.
Key terms in this question
- Constitution — A constitution is the fundamental law of a state that establishes the basic rights of citizens and the structure of government. In Germany, the constitution is called the Basic Law (Grundgesetz).
- German (female) / German — 'Deutsche' refers to a person who holds German citizenship or originates from Germany.
- means / is called — 'Heißt' is the third person singular form of the German verb 'heißen'. It is used to state someone's or something's name, or to explain the meaning of something.
- Germans — Germans are people who hold German citizenship. They are citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.