Catalogue question 11 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
What is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany called?
- Basic Law Correct
- Federal Constitution
- Code of Law
- Constitutional Treaty
Why — for every option
- A — Correct: the constitution is officially called the Grundgesetz (Basic Law) — the name reflects its originally provisional character from 1949.
- B — "Federal Constitution" is not the official designation, even though the term is sometimes used colloquially.
- C — "Code of Law" describes statute collections such as the Civil Code or Criminal Code, not the constitution.
- D — A "Constitutional Treaty" does not exist in Germany; the Basic Law is not a treaty between states.
Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de
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