Question 53
What does "rule of law" mean in Germany?
Deutsch: Was bedeutet "Rechtsstaat" in Deutschland?
Answer options
- The citizens decide on laws.
- The state must comply with the law.✓ Correct answer
- The state is right.
- There are only right-wing parties.
Explanation
The question comes from the field of political education. It refers to a central principle of the German Basic Law. The term "rule of law" describes how the state and government must act and the relationship between the state, laws and citizens. In order to find the right answer, one should consider what role laws play in state action in Germany.
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