Maik and Sybille want to hold a street demonstration with friends in the German town where they live. What do they have to do first?
Einbürgerungstest, question 243 German original
Maik und Sybille wollen mit Freunden an ihrem deutschen Wohnort eine Demonstration auf der Straße abhalten. Was müssen sie vorher tun?
- Sie müssen die Demonstration anmelden. They have to give advance notice of the demonstration.
- Sie müssen nichts tun. Man darf in Deutschland jederzeit überall demonstrieren. They do not have to do anything. In Germany, you may demonstrate anywhere at any time.
- Sie können gar nichts tun, denn Demonstrationen sind in Deutschland grundsätzlich verboten. They cannot do anything, because demonstrations are banned in principle in Germany.
- Maik und Sybille müssen einen neuen Verein gründen, weil nur Vereine demonstrieren dürfen. Maik and Sybille have to set up a new association, because only associations are allowed to demonstrate.
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Correct answer: Sie müssen die Demonstration anmelden. They have to give advance notice of the demonstration.
Why?
Article 8 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law) protects freedom of assembly. An open-air demonstration must, however, be notified to the responsible authority in advance. This is a notification, not a request for permission, and no association is needed.
Key term: Demonstration anmelden = give advance notice of a demonstration