Question 43
Wann kann in Deutschland eine Partei verboten werden?When can a party be banned in Germany?
Options
- wenn ihr Wahlkampf zu teuer istif its election campaign is too expensive
- wenn sie gegen die Verfassung kämpftif it fights against the constitution
- wenn sie Kritik am Staatsoberhaupt äußertif it criticizes the head of state
- wenn ihr Programm eine neue Richtung vorschlägtif its program proposes a new direction
Explanation
A party may be banned only if it seeks to undermine or abolish the free democratic basic order, as stated in Article 21(2) of the Basic Law. The Federal Constitutional Court decides such cases. Costly campaigns or criticism of office-holders are protected under free speech and do not justify prohibition.
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