What is compatible with the German Grundgesetz (Basic Law)?
Einbürgerungstest, question 10 German original
Was ist mit dem deutschen Grundgesetz vereinbar?
- die Prügelstrafe corporal punishment
- die Folter torture
- die Todesstrafe the death penalty
- die Geldstrafe a fine
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Correct answer: die Geldstrafe a fine
Why?
A fine is an ordinary penalty and fully in line with the Grundgesetz (Basic Law). Article 102 abolished the death penalty. Torture and corporal punishment violate human dignity and are forbidden.
Key term: Geldstrafe = fine