Which basic right is guaranteed in Article 1 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law) of the Federal Republic of Germany?

Einbürgerungstest, question 18 German original

Welches Grundrecht ist in Artikel 1 des Grundgesetzes der Bundesrepublik Deutschland garantiert?

  1. die Unantastbarkeit der Menschenwürde the inviolability of human dignity
  2. das Recht auf Leben the right to life
  3. Religionsfreiheit freedom of religion
  4. Meinungsfreiheit freedom of expression
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Correct answer: die Unantastbarkeit der Menschenwürde the inviolability of human dignity

Why?

Article 1 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law) opens with the sentence “Human dignity shall be inviolable.” All state authority must respect and protect it. The right to life is in Article 2, freedom of religion in Article 4 and freedom of expression in Article 5.

Key term: Menschenwürde = human dignity

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