Question 1 of 300 · General section
In Germany, people are allowed to say something openly against the government because ...
Correct answer
freedom of opinion applies here.
All answer options
- 1religious freedom applies here.
- 2people pay taxes.
- 3people have the right to vote.
- 4freedom of opinion applies here.Correct
Why is this answer correct?
Freedom of expression is anchored in Article 5 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz). It covers the right to voice one's opinion in speech, writing, and images: including against the government and its authorities. Religious freedom (Art. 4) and voting rights (Art. 38) are separate basic rights and not the basis for criticism of the government.
Facts about this question
- Question number
- 1 of 460
- Section
- General section (questions 1–300)
- Success rate
- 91% answer it correctly
- Source
- Official BAMF question catalogue
This question is reproduced unchanged from the official question catalogue of the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). The real Einbürgerungstest draws 33 questions from this set; 17 correct answers are needed to pass.
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