QUESTION SET · PEOPLE AND SOCIETY
Questions on: Authorities, Everyday Life and Your Rights in Germany
15 of the 60 questions on People and society belong here. Under each question you read what it is about; the article explains the wider context.
Read the background: Authorities, Everyday Life and Your Rights in Germany
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Question 243 of 300
Maik und Sybille wollen mit Freunden an ihrem deutschen Wohnort eine Demonstration auf der Straße abhalten. Was müssen sie vorher tun?
What it is about
Freedom of assembly is one of the fundamental rights in the Basic Law (Grundgesetz, Article 8): people may assemble peacefully to show their opinion together.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: Versammlungsgesetz § 14
Question 253 of 300
Wo müssen Sie sich anmelden, wenn Sie in Deutschland umziehen?
What it is about
In Germany, anyone who moves is obliged to notify the authorities of their new address within two weeks. This obligation applies equally to Germans and foreigners.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 17 BMG – Anmeldung und Abmeldung
Question 256 of 300
Ein Ehepaar möchte in Deutschland ein Restaurant eröffnen. Was braucht es dazu unbedingt?
What it is about
Many occupations and trades in Germany are subject to state requirements. These mostly serve to protect customers and the general public.
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Further readingBundesportal: Gaststättenerlaubnis beantragen
Question 262 of 300
Was bedeutet in Deutschland der Grundsatz der Gleichbehandlung?
What it is about
The General Equal Treatment Act was passed in 2006. It puts the principle of equal treatment into practice at work, in the search for housing and in business dealings, and it applies to many areas of life.
More on this topic: The Basic Law and Fundamental Rights
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 1 AGG – Ziel des Gesetzes
Question 263 of 300
In Deutschland sind Jugendliche ab 14 Jahren strafmündig. Das bedeutet: Jugendliche, die 14 Jahre und älter sind und gegen Strafgesetze verstoßen, …
What it is about
The Youth Courts Act governs criminal law for young people and young adults in Germany. It affects people aged 14 to under 21.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: Jugendgerichtsgesetz
Question 266 of 300
Wann beginnt die gesetzliche Nachtruhe in Deutschland?
What it is about
The Federal Immission Control Act protects people from harmful noise. The exact quiet hours are often set by municipalities and federal states (Länder) in their own regulations.
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Further readingUmweltbundesamt: L DEN – Tag-Abend-Nacht-IndexUmweltbundesamt: Nachbarschaftslärm
Question 268 of 300
Eine junge Frau will den Führerschein machen. Sie hat Angst vor der Prüfung, weil ihre Muttersprache nicht Deutsch ist. Was ist richtig?
What it is about
Acquiring a driving licence in Germany requires training at a driving school and tests. The rules on this are set out in the Driving Licence Regulation.
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Further readingTÜV-Verband: Theorieprüfung für den Führerschein
Question 274 of 300
Sie haben in Deutschland absichtlich einen Brief geöffnet, der an eine andere Person adressiert ist. Was haben Sie nicht beachtet?
What it is about
The fundamental rights in the Basic Law (Grundgesetz) bind the state directly and protect the individual from state interference. They are regarded as defensive rights against the state.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 202 StGB – Verletzung des BriefgeheimnissesBundesministerium der Justiz: Artikel 10 Grundgesetz
Question 276 of 300
Was sollten Sie tun, wenn Sie von Ihrem Ansprechpartner / Ihrer Ansprechpartnerin in einer deutschen Behörde schlecht behandelt werden?
What it is about
Under Article 20 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz), the executive power is bound by law and justice. This includes every administrative body in Germany.
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Further readingBundesportal: Dienstaufsichtsbeschwerde einlegen
Question 279 of 300
In den meisten Mietshäusern in Deutschland gibt es eine „Hausordnung“. Was steht in einer solchen „Hausordnung“? Sie nennt …
What it is about
Under tenancy law, the duties of landlords and tenants differ. The tenancy is usually established by a tenancy agreement.
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Further readingVerbraucherzentrale: Das Mieter-Handbuch
Question 280 of 300
Wenn Sie sich in Deutschland gegen einen falschen Steuerbescheid wehren wollen, müssen Sie …
What it is about
The tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible in Germany for assessing and collecting many taxes. Taxpayers receive written notices about this.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 347 AO – Statthaftigkeit des EinspruchsBundesministerium der Justiz: § 355 AO – Einspruchsfrist
Question 281 of 300
Zwei Freunde wollen in ein öffentliches Schwimmbad in Deutschland. Beide haben eine dunkle Hautfarbe und werden deshalb nicht hineingelassen. Welches Recht wird in dieser Situation verletzt? Das Recht auf …
What it is about
Public swimming pools in Germany are often run by cities and municipalities. The local authorities are bound by the fundamental rights here.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 19 AGG – Zivilrechtliches BenachteiligungsverbotGrundgesetz: Artikel 3
Question 282 of 300
Welches Ehrenamt müssen deutsche Staatsbürger/Staatsbürgerinnen übernehmen, wenn sie dazu aufgefordert werden?
What it is about
Many honorary roles in Germany are voluntary, for example in clubs or in the volunteer fire brigade. A few duties, however, can be assigned to citizens by law.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 11 Bundeswahlgesetz – EhrenämterDie Bundeswahlleiterin: Wahlhelferinnen und Wahlhelfer
Question 283 of 300
Was tun Sie, wenn Sie eine falsche Rechnung von einer deutschen Behörde bekommen?
What it is about
In Germany, the public administration can impose duties, such as fees or charges, through so-called administrative acts. Such decisions are communicated to the person concerned in writing.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 68 VwGO – Vorverfahren
Question 290 of 300
Sie haben in Deutschland einen Fernseher gekauft. Zu Hause packen Sie den Fernseher aus, doch er funktioniert nicht. Der Fernseher ist kaputt. Was können Sie machen?
What it is about
Anyone who buys something in a shop in Germany enters into a purchase contract with the seller. The rights and duties of both sides are regulated by the Civil Code.
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Further readingBundesministerium der Justiz: § 437 BGB – Rechte des Käufers bei Mängeln
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