Einbürgerungstest
English

In Deutschland dürfen Menschen offen etwas gegen die Regierung sagen, weil …

Question 1 · Living in a democracy

Correct answer: D. there is freedom of expression here.

In German, as in the test

  1. hier Religionsfreiheit gilt.
  2. die Menschen Steuern zahlen.
  3. die Menschen das Wahlrecht haben.
  4. hier Meinungsfreiheit gilt. (richtige Antwort)

English translation

In Germany, people may openly criticise the government because …

  1. there is freedom of religion here.
  2. people pay taxes.
  3. people have the right to vote.
  4. there is freedom of expression here. (Correct answer)

Why this is correct

Freedom of expression (Meinungsfreiheit) is a basic right under Article 5 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz). It allows everyone to criticise the government openly.