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Official question #6Einbürgerungstest

Wie heißt die deutsche Verfassung?

What is the German constitution called?

Correct answer

Grundgesetz

Basic Law (Grundgesetz)

Why

Germany's constitution is the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), which came into force in May 1949. It was named 'Basic Law' because it was originally meant to be provisional until reunification.

Answer choices

  • AVolksgesetzPeople's Law
  • BBundesgesetzFederal Law
  • CDeutsches GesetzGerman Law
  • DGrundgesetzBasic Law (Grundgesetz)