Question 3
Germany is a state governed by the rule of law. What does that mean?
Deutsch: Deutschland ist ein Rechtsstaat. Was ist damit gemeint?
Answer options
- The courts make the laws.
- Only Germans have to follow the laws.
- All residents and the state must abide by the law.✓ Correct answer
- The state does not have to abide by the law.
Explanation
The term "rule of law" is a central principle of German democracy. It describes how the state, politics and citizens deal with each other and what role laws play. To understand the meaning, you have to know who is bound by laws in Germany and how state power is controlled.
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