Question 15
Was verbietet das deutsche Grundgesetz?What does the German Basic Law prohibit?
Options
- MilitärdienstMilitary service
- ZwangsarbeitForced labor
- freie BerufswahlFree choice of occupation
- Arbeit im AuslandWorking abroad
Explanation
Article 12 (3) of the Basic Law expressly forbids forced or compulsory labor except in narrowly defined situations such as a lawful court sentence or obligatory military/civil service. The prohibition of Zwangsarbeit reflects Germany’s commitment to personal liberty and human dignity.