Question 80
Which court in Germany is responsible for interpreting the Basic Law?
Deutsch: Welches Gericht in Deutschland ist zuständig für die Auslegung des Grundgesetzes?
Answer options
- Federal Constitutional Court✓ Correct answer
- Administrative Court
- Higher Regional Court
- District Court
Explanation
The question relates to the German legal system and the jurisdiction of the various courts. In Germany, there are different jurisdictions with clearly defined tasks. A central issue is the interpretation and control of the Basic Law, i.e. the German constitution. In order to find the right answer, you need to know which court is specifically responsible for constitutional questions and disputes.
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