OSZ TIEM, BERLIN

 

 

 

Questionnaire on freedom of thought, expression and information - school part

 

 

 

1. Which of these rights are not given by German constitution?  

a)    not selected

b)   A system of social benefits should ensure that all Germans receive more or less the same amount of money.

c)    Each person in Germany is free to express his/her opinion.   

d)   All German citizens have equal rights.

e)   The dignity of human beings is inviolable.  

 

 

2. What is intended with the right to freedom of movement?

a)    not selected  

b)   Nudist beaches or other nudist facilities may not to be prohibited.   

c)    You can decide the place where you want to live.   

d)   You can join as many religions as you like.

e)   Everyone can do the job/profession he/she likes.  

 

 

3. Which of these rights or duties are not part of our democracy?

a)    not selected  

b)   ... the duty to censor the press.   

c)    ... the right to vote.

d)   ... the right to express one’s opinion. 

e)   ... the right to found political parties.  

 

 

4. Which right belongs to the fundamental rights that are guaranteed by the German

    constitution? The right to ...

a)    not selected  

b)   … work  

c)    … a place to live  

d)   … entertainment   

e)   … freedom of concience and religion

 

 

5. Imagine one of the parties in parliament wants to abolish the freedom of press.

     Could that legally be done?

a)    not selected  

b)   Yes, if more than half of the representatives of the ”Bundestag” agree.   

c)    Yes, but more than 2/3 of all the representatives of the ”Bundestag” would have to agree.   

d)   No, because the freedom of press is a fundamental right.   

e)   No, because only the ”Bundesrat“ can abolish the freedom of press.

 

 

  6. In Germany the freedom of expression means, that you can ...

a)    not selected 

b)   ... make incorrect claims on flyers.   

c)    ... wear Nazi-symbols on your clothing.   

d)   ... say what you like, as long as it doesn’t contradict the government.   

e)   ... tell your opinion in letters to the editor.  

 

 

7. In what situations is the freedom of expression in Germany limited?

a)    not selected. 

b)   In connection with the publication of incorrect statements about individual people.

c)    When opinions about the German government are expressed.

d)   In connection with discussions about religion.

e)   When the government is criticized.

 

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