What is the German constitution called?

Einbürgerungstest, question 6 German original

Wie heißt die deutsche Verfassung?

  1. Volksgesetz
  2. Bundesgesetz
  3. Deutsches Gesetz
  4. Grundgesetz
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Correct answer: Grundgesetz

Why?

Germany’s constitution is called the Grundgesetz (Basic Law). A Bundesgesetz is an ordinary federal law, and Volksgesetz (people’s law) and Deutsches Gesetz (German law) are not names of the constitution.

Key term: Grundgesetz = Basic Law

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