Question 135 of 300Politics in a Democracy

What does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany?

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No-one may be discriminated against because of a disability, for example.
You may discriminate against other people if there are sufficient personal reasons for doing so.
No-one may take legal action against people if they have been discriminated against.
It is the law for everyone to donate money annually to disadvantaged groups.

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Correct answer to question 262: No-one may be discriminated against because of a disability, for example.

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The principle of equal treatment under Article 3 of the Basic Law and the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) prohibits discrimination based on sex, origin, religion, disability, age or sexual identity. It applies in employment, tenancy and everyday life.

The question in German, as it appears in the test

Was bedeutet in Deutschland der Grundsatz der Gleichbehandlung?

Niemand darf z.B. wegen einer Behinderung benachteiligt werden.
Man darf andere Personen benachteiligen, wenn ausreichende persönliche Gründe hierfür vorliegen.
Niemand darf gegen Personen klagen, wenn sie benachteiligt wurden.
Es ist für alle Gesetz, benachteiligten Gruppen jährlich Geld zu spenden.

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What does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany?

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