A party in the German Bundestag wants to abolish press freedom. Is this possible?
Go to Web App →- A. Yes, if more than half of the members of the Bundestag are in favor of it.
- B. Yes, but two thirds of the members of the Bundestag must be in favor of it.
- C. No, because freedom of the press is a fundamental right. It cannot be abolished.
- D. No, because only the Federal Council can abolish freedom of the press.
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No, because freedom of the press is a fundamental right. It cannot be abolished.
The correct answer is: "No, because freedom of the press is a fundamental right. It cannot be abolished." The German Bundestag is the parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany, directly elected by the people. As the central legislative body, it passes federal laws, decides on the budget and elects the Federal Chancellor. 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.