Einbürgerungstest
English

Sie haben in Deutschland absichtlich einen Brief geöffnet, der an eine andere Person adressiert ist. Was haben Sie nicht beachtet?

Question 274 · People and society

Correct answer: B. the secrecy of correspondence (Briefgeheimnis)

In German, as in the test

  1. das Schweigerecht
  2. das Briefgeheimnis (richtige Antwort)
  3. die Schweigepflicht
  4. die Meinungsfreiheit

English translation

In Germany, you have deliberately opened a letter addressed to someone else. What have you failed to respect?

  1. the right to remain silent
  2. the secrecy of correspondence (Briefgeheimnis) (Correct answer)
  3. the duty of confidentiality
  4. freedom of expression

Why this is correct

The secrecy of correspondence (Briefgeheimnis) is a basic right under Article 10 of the Basic Law. Opening someone else's letter on purpose is a crime.

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