Question 42
Which fundamental right only applies to foreigners in Germany? The fundamental right to…
German original: Welches Grundrecht gilt in Deutschland nur für Ausländerinnen / Ausländer? Das Grundrecht auf …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Protection of the family
- Human dignity
- Asylum — Correct answer
- Freedom of opinion
Explanation
The right to asylum (Art. 16a Basic Law) applies only to politically persecuted foreigners. Other fundamental rights like freedom of expression and human dignity apply to all people in Germany regardless of nationality.
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?').
- 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.
- 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.
- federal states — The federal states are the 16 regions that make up Germany, such as Bavaria, Berlin, or Hamburg. Each state has its own government and is responsible for certain areas like education and policing.
- is valid / applies — 'Gilt' is the present tense form of the verb 'gelten', meaning that something is valid, in force, or applicable. For example, a law 'gilt' when it is currently in effect.
- fundamental right — A fundamental right is a basic right guaranteed to every person or citizen by the constitution, which cannot easily be restricted. In Germany, these rights are enshrined in the Basic Law (Grundgesetz), such as freedom of speech or freedom of religion.