It is not part of a democratic state under the rule of law that …
Einbürgerungstest, question 51 German original
Zu einem demokratischen Rechtsstaat gehört es nicht, dass …
- Menschen sich kritisch über die Regierung äußern können. people can voice criticism of the government.
- Bürger friedlich demonstrieren gehen dürfen. citizens may take part in peaceful demonstrations.
- Menschen von einer Privatpolizei ohne Grund verhaftet werden. people are arrested by a private police force for no reason.
- jemand ein Verbrechen begeht und deshalb verhaftet wird. someone commits a crime and is arrested for it.
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Correct answer: Menschen von einer Privatpolizei ohne Grund verhaftet werden. people are arrested by a private police force for no reason.
Why?
Under the rule of law, only the responsible state bodies may arrest someone, and only on a legal basis. Under Article 104 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), only a judge can decide whether a person may be held in custody. Arrests by a private police force for no reason are therefore forbidden.
Key term: verhaften = arrest