Germany is a constitutional state. What does that mean?
Go to Web App →- A. All residents and the state must comply with the law.
- B. The state does not have to adhere to the laws.
- C. Only Germans have to follow the laws.
- D. The courts make the laws.
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All residents and the state must comply with the law.
The correct answer is: "All residents and the state must abide by the law." The answer presented corresponds to the level of knowledge that is expected for life in a liberal-democratic society in Germany. Solid knowledge of state structures, rights and history strengthens active participation in democratic life. This question is part of the official naturalization test “Living in Germany” from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and is a prerequisite for German citizenship.