Understand general question 1. Compare the answer choices and learn the German vocabulary that helps you recognise the question on test day. The official examination is in German.
In Deutschland dürfen Menschen offen etwas gegen die Regierung sagen, weil …
In Germany, people are allowed to openly say something against the government because …
hier Religionsfreiheit gilt.there is freedom of religion here.
die Menschen Steuern zahlen.people pay taxes.
die Menschen das Wahlrecht haben.people have the right to vote.
hier Meinungsfreiheit gilt.there is freedom of expression here.
Correct answer and explanation
D.hier Meinungsfreiheit gilt.
there is freedom of expression here.
Freedom of expression applies in Germany. Therefore, people are allowed to criticize the government and openly express their opinions, as long as they comply with the applicable laws.
How to recognise the correct answer
The question asks which right protects expressing an opinion in public. Religious freedom concerns belief; voting rights concern elections. Article 5 of the Basic Law protects freedom of expression and also sets out its legal limits.
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