Question 39
Which right is one of the basic rights guaranteed under the German constitution? The right to…
German original: Welches Recht gehört zu den Grundrechten, die nach der deutschen Verfassung garantiert werden? Das Recht auf …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Freedom of belief and conscience — Correct answer
- Entertainment
- Education and work
- Housing
Explanation
The right to freedom of belief and conscience is guaranteed in Article 4 of the Basic Law (GG). Every person may believe whatever they wish, or choose not to believe at all. Owning weapons, the law of the fist, or taking justice into one's own hands are not fundamental rights.
Key terms in this question
- 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?').
- 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).
- 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.
- fundamental rights — Fundamental rights are the most important rights guaranteed to every person in Germany, enshrined in the Basic Law (Grundgesetz). They include, for example, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and human dignity.
- German (female) / German — 'Deutsche' refers to a person who holds German citizenship or originates from Germany.
- Germans — 'Germans' is the plural of 'German' and refers to all people who hold German citizenship.
- Germans — 'Germans' is the plural of 'German' and refers to people who hold German citizenship or originate from Germany.