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GENERAL QUESTION · 12

Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025

A party in the German Bundestag wants to abolish freedom of the press. Is that possible?

Official German wording

Eine Partei im Deutschen Bundestag will die Pressefreiheit abschaffen. Ist das möglich?

Answer options

  1. A
    Yes, if more than half of the members of the Bundestag are in favour.
  2. B
    Yes, but two thirds of the members of the Bundestag must be in favour.
  3. C
    No, because freedom of the press is a basic right. It cannot be abolished.Correct answer
  4. D
    No, because only the Bundesrat can abolish freedom of the press.

EDITORIAL LEARNING AID

Why is this answer correct?

For the “Leben in Deutschland” test, connect “No, because freedom of the press is a basic right. It cannot be abolished.” with the meaning of the question. This is the answer marked as correct in the official key. “Yes, if more than half of the members of the Bundestag are in favour.” is not part of the solution and points to a different issue. Learn the key term together with the complete correct answer instead of memorising only its letter.

This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.

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Source

Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF

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