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Official question #4Einbürgerungstest

Welches Recht gehört zu den Grundrechten in Deutschland?

Which right is one of the fundamental rights (Grundrechte) in Germany?

Correct answer

Meinungsfreiheit

freedom of expression

Why

Freedom of expression (Meinungsfreiheit) is guaranteed in Article 5 of the Grundgesetz. Taking the law into your own hands (Faustrecht, Selbstjustiz) is forbidden, and there is no fundamental right to own weapons.

Answer choices

  • AWaffenbesitzowning weapons
  • BFaustrechtthe law of the fist (might makes right)
  • CMeinungsfreiheitfreedom of expression
  • DSelbstjustizvigilante justice