Question 41
Which court in Germany is responsible for interpreting the Basic Law?
German original: Welches Gericht in Deutschland ist zuständig für die Auslegung des Grundgesetzes?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Higher Regional Court
- District Court
- Federal Constitutional Court — Correct answer
- Administrative Court
Explanation
The Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe is responsible for interpreting the Basic Law. It reviews whether laws are constitutional and protects fundamental rights.
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?').
- 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.
- laws — Laws are binding rules established by the state that apply to all people in a country. They regulate how people live together and must be followed by everyone.
- court — A court is a state institution that resolves legal disputes and issues judgments. It ensures that laws are applied and rights are protected.