Question 120 of 300Politics in a Democracy

Maik and Sybille want to hold a demonstration on the street with friends in their German neighbourhood. What do they have to do beforehand?

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You don't have to do anything. You can demonstrate anywhere in Germany at any time.
You have to register the demonstration.
You can't do anything because demonstrations are generally forbidden in Germany.
Maik and Sybille have to set up a new organisation because only organisations are allowed to demonstrate.

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Correct answer to question 243: You have to register the demonstration.

Explanation

Open-air assemblies must be registered with the competent authority – usually the public order office or police – at least 48 hours in advance under §14 of the Assembly Act. The underlying right of freedom of assembly is guaranteed by Article 8 of the Basic Law.

The question in German, as it appears in the test

Maik und Sybille wollen mit Freunden an ihrem deutschen Wohnort eine Demonstration auf der Straße abhalten. Was müssen sie vorher tun?

Sie müssen nichts tun. Man darf in Deutschland jederzeit überall demonstrieren.
Sie müssen die Demonstration anmelden.
Sie können gar nichts tun, denn Demonstrationen sind in Deutschland grundsätzlich verboten.
Maik und Sybille müssen einen neuen Verein gründen, weil nur Vereine demonstrieren dürfen.

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Maik and Sybille want to hold a demonstration on the street with friends in their German neighbourhood. What do they have to do beforehand?

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