Freedom of expression in Germany means that I …

Einbürgerungstest, question 14 German original

Meinungsfreiheit in Deutschland heißt, dass ich …

  1. Passanten auf der Straße beschimpfen darf. may insult passers-by in the street.
  2. meine Meinung im Internet äußern kann. can express my opinion on the internet.
  3. Nazi-, Hamas- oder Islamischer Staat-Symbole öffentlich tragen darf. may wear Nazi, Hamas or Islamic State symbols in public.
  4. meine Meinung nur dann äußern darf, solange ich der Regierung nicht widerspreche. may only express my opinion as long as I do not contradict the government.
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Correct answer: meine Meinung im Internet äußern kann. can express my opinion on the internet.

Why?

Article 5 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law) lets everyone express their opinion, and this applies online too. Insulting other people is a criminal offence. Displaying symbols of the Nazis or of banned organisations such as Hamas or Islamic State in public is also forbidden.

Key term: Meinungsfreiheit = freedom of expression

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