Question 16 of 300Politics in a Democracy

When is freedom of opinion restricted in Germany?

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in the public dissemination of false allegations about individuals
when expressing opinions about the federal government
in discussions about religions
when criticising the state

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Correct answer to question 16: in the public dissemination of false allegations about individuals

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Freedom of opinion is limited by general laws, youth protection and the right to personal honour (Art. 5(2)). Spreading knowingly false claims about a specific person can be prosecuted as defamation or slander under §§ 186 and 187 of the Criminal Code.

The question in German, as it appears in the test

Wann ist die Meinungsfreiheit in Deutschland eingeschränkt?

bei der öffentlichen Verbreitung falscher Behauptungen über einzelne Personen
bei Meinungsäußerungen über die Bundesregierung
bei Diskussionen über Religionen
bei Kritik am Staat

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