Question 40
What is not in the Basic Law of Germany?
German original: Was steht nicht im Grundgesetz von Deutschland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Human dignity is inviolable.
- Everyone should have the same amount of money. — Correct answer
- Every person is allowed to express their opinion.
- Everyone is equal before the law.
Explanation
The Basic Law guarantees equal rights, but not equal wealth. It protects property (Art. 14) and allows economic inequality. Freedom of expression, freedom of belief, and human dignity, on the other hand, are all included in the Basic Law.
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.
- Basic Law — The Basic Law is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany. It defines the fundamental rights of citizens and the structure of the state.
- law — A law is a binding rule established by the state that applies to all people in a country. Laws regulate how people live together and must be followed by everyone.
- 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.
- stands / is written — 'Steht' is the third person singular present tense of the German verb 'stehen' (to stand). It describes that something or someone is in an upright position or that something is written in a text.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- reason / ground — A reason or cause that explains why something happens or why someone does something. It is used to justify an action or situation.
- not — This word negates a statement or an action. It indicates that something is not true or does not happen.