Question 53
Was bedeutet "Rechtsstaat" in Deutschland?What does "rule of law" mean in Germany?
Options
- Der Staat hat Recht.The state is right.
- Es gibt nur rechte Parteien.There are only right-wing parties.
- Die Bürgerinnen und Bürger entscheiden über Gesetze.The citizens decide on laws.
- Der Staat muss die Gesetze einhalten.The state must adhere to the laws.
Explanation
Under Article 20 (3) GG Germany is a Rechtsstaat, meaning that every public authority is bound by the constitution and ordinary laws. Government actions can be reviewed by independent courts, guaranteeing legal certainty and protection of individual rights.
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