Question 223 of 300Politics in a Democracy

What does "constitutional state" mean in Germany?

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The state is right.
There are only right-wing parties.
The citizens decide on laws.
The state must obey the law.

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Correct answer to question 53: The state must obey the law.

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In a constitutional state the state itself is bound by law and statute (Article 20(3) of the Basic Law). Citizens can challenge state actions in court if they believe the state has overstepped the law.

The question in German, as it appears in the test

Was bedeutet „Rechtsstaat“ in Deutschland?

Der Staat hat Recht.
Es gibt nur rechte Parteien.
Die Bürger und Bürgerinnen entscheiden über Gesetze.
Der Staat muss die Gesetze einhalten.

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What does "constitutional state" mean in Germany?

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