Question 33

Which statement is correct? In Germany ...

Deutsch: Welche Aussage ist richtig? In Deutschland …

Answer options

  • the religious communities form the state.
  • state and religious communities are separated from each otherCorrect answer
  • state and religious communities form a unit.
  • the state is dependent on the religious communities.

Explanation

In Germany, the Basic Law regulates the relationship between state and religion. Historically, there have been close ties between church and state, but today a different principle applies. Freedom of religion, state neutrality and the rights of religious communities play an important role in this. In order to find the right statement, one must know how the state and religious communities relate to each other legally and what principles are laid down in German constitutional law.

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