Block 1

Questions 1 to 30

Question 1
In Germany, people are allowed to say something openly against the government because ...
  1. religious freedom applies here.
  2. people pay taxes.
  3. people have the right to vote.
  4. freedom of opinion applies here.
Question 2
In Germany, parents can decide up to the age of 14 whether their child should attend school on ...
  1. takes part in history lessons.
  2. religious education.
  3. participates in political education.
  4. takes part in language lessons.
Question 3
Germany is a constitutional state. What does that mean?
  1. All residents and the state must abide by the law.
  2. The state does not have to abide by the law.
  3. Only Germans have to obey the laws.
  4. The courts make the laws.
Question 4
Which right is one of the fundamental rights in Germany?
  1. Weapons possession
  2. Fist law
  3. Freedom of expression
  4. Vigilante justice
Question 5
Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?
  1. You can accept money if you vote for a specific candidate.
  2. The voter must not be influenced or forced to vote a certain way and must not be disadvantaged by the election.
  3. Only people who have never been in prison are allowed to vote.
  4. All eligible voters must vote.
Question 6
What is the German constitution called?
  1. People's law
  2. Federal law
  3. German law
  4. Basic Law
Question 7
Which right is one of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the German constitution? The right to ...
  1. Freedom of faith and conscience.
  2. Entertainment.
  3. Work.
  4. Apartment.
Question 8
What is not in the Basic Law of Germany?
  1. Human dignity is inviolable.
  2. Everyone should have the same amount of money.
  3. Everyone is allowed to express their opinion.
  4. Everyone is equal before the law.
Question 9
Which fundamental right in Germany only applies to foreigners? The fundamental right to ...
  1. Protecting the family
  2. Human dignity
  3. Asylum
  4. Freedom of expression
Question 10
What is compatible with the German constitution?
  1. corporal punishment
  2. the torture
  3. the death penalty
  4. the fine
Question 11
What is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany called?
  1. Basic Law
  2. Federal Constitution
  3. Code of law
  4. Constitutional Treaty
Question 12
A party in the German Bundestag wants to abolish freedom of the press. Is that possible?
  1. Yes, if more than half of the members of the Bundestag are in favor.
  2. Yes, but two thirds of the members of the Bundestag must be in favor of it.
  3. No, because freedom of the press is a fundamental right. It cannot be abolished.
  4. No, because only the Federal Council can abolish the freedom of the press.
Question 13
In parliament, the term "opposition" stands for...
  1. the ruling parties.
  2. all MPs who do not belong to the governing party/parties.
  3. the parliamentary group with the most members.
  4. all parties that were able to reach the 5% hurdle in the last election.
Question 14
Freedom of opinion in Germany means that I ...
  1. may insult passers-by on the street.
  2. I can express my opinion in letters to the editor.
  3. is allowed to wear Nazi symbols.
  4. I am allowed to express my opinion as long as I do not contradict the government.
Question 15
What does the German constitution prohibit?
  1. Military service
  2. Forced labor
  3. free choice of profession
  4. Working abroad
Question 16
When is freedom of expression restricted in Germany?
  1. the public dissemination of false allegations about individuals
  2. when expressing opinions about the Federal Government
  3. in discussions about religions
  4. when criticizing the state
Question 17
German laws prohibit ...
  1. Freedom of expression for residents.
  2. Petitions from citizens.
  3. Freedom of assembly for residents.
  4. Unequal treatment of citizens by the state.
Question 18
Which fundamental right is guaranteed in Article 1 of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  1. the inviolability of human dignity
  2. the right to life
  3. Religious freedom
  4. Freedom of expression
Question 19
What is meant by the right of "freedom of movement" in Germany?
  1. You can choose your own place of residence.
  2. You can change your profession.
  3. You can choose a different religion.
  4. You are only allowed to move around lightly clothed in public.
Question 20
A party in Germany is pursuing the goal of establishing a dictatorship. It is then ...
  1. tolerant.
  2. based on the rule of law.
  3. law-abiding.
  4. unconstitutional.
Question 21
What is the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Question 22
What form of government does Germany have?
  1. Monarchy
  2. Dictatorship
  3. Republic of
  4. Principality
Question 23
In Germany, most people in employment are ...
  1. employed by a company or public authority.
  2. employed in small family businesses.
  3. volunteer for a federal state.
  4. self-employed with his own company.
Question 24
How many federal states does the Federal Republic of Germany have?
  1. 14
  2. 15
  3. 16
  4. 17
Question 25
What is not a federal state of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  1. North Rhine-Westphalia
  2. Alsace-Lorraine
  3. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
  4. Saxony-Anhalt
Question 26
Germany is ...
  1. a communist republic.
  2. a democratic and social federal state.
  3. a capitalist and social monarchy.
  4. a social and socialist federal state.
Question 27
Germany is ...
  1. a socialist state.
  2. a federal state.
  3. a dictatorship.
  4. a monarchy.
Question 28
Who elects the members of the Bundestag in Germany?
  1. the military
  2. the economy
  3. the electorate
  4. the administration
Question 29
Which animal is the heraldic animal of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  1. Lion
  2. Eagle
  3. Bear
  4. Horse
Question 30
What is not a feature of our democracy?
  1. Regular elections
  2. Press censorship
  3. Freedom of expression
  4. Various parties