Catalogue question 148 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
What is a task of the police in Germany?
- to defend the country
- to wiretap citizens
- to pass laws
- to monitor compliance with the law Correct
Why — for every option
- A — National defence is the task of the Bundeswehr (Art. 87a Basic Law), not the police.
- B — Blanket wiretapping of citizens without cause is unconstitutional; surveillance measures are subject to strict rule-of-law requirements and judicial oversight.
- C — Laws are passed by parliament, not the police.
- D — Correct: core police tasks include averting danger and monitoring compliance with applicable laws.
Source: www.bmi.bund.de
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