Question 19 of 300Politics in a Democracy

What is meant by the right of "freedom of movement" in Germany?

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You can choose your own place of residence.
You can change your profession.
You are allowed to choose a different religion.
You are only allowed to move around in public in light clothing.

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Correct answer to question 19: You can choose your own place of residence.

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Freedom of movement under Article 11 of the Basic Law allows all Germans to choose where to live and reside anywhere in the federal territory. This freedom was severely restricted in the former East Germany (GDR).

The question in German, as it appears in the test

Was versteht man unter dem Recht der „Freizügigkeit“ in Deutschland?

Man darf sich seinen Wohnort selbst aussuchen.
Man kann seinen Beruf wechseln.
Man darf sich für eine andere Religion entscheiden.
Man darf sich in der Öffentlichkeit nur leicht bekleidet bewegen.

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