State of law
What is the Constitution of Germany called?
The Basic Law (Grundgesetz).
Who is the current Chancellor of Germany?
Olaf Scholz (as of 2024).
What is the first stage of a criminal case in Germany?
A person is suspected to committing a crime
What is the difference between a criminal court and a civil court
Civil cases usually involve disputes between people or organizations while criminal cases allege a violation of a criminal law.
"This notorious serial killer, who was active in London in the late 19th century, was never caught or identified."
Jack the Ripper
Which body is responsible for making laws in Germany?
The Bundestag.
What is the European Union?
A political and economic union of European countries aimed at fostering economic cooperation.
What is cybercrime?
Crime committed using the internet or computers.
What is a prosecuter?
A prosecutor is a legal representative who brings charges against a person accused of breaking the law and conducts the case in court on behalf of the government.
"In this case, a notorious serial killer and cannibal was convicted of murdering and mutilating 17 boys and men in 1992."
Jeffrey Dahmer case
What does "rule of law" mean?
A principle where all members of a society, including the government, are equally subject to legally codified laws.
What is the goal of the Paris Climate Agreement?
To limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
What is vandalism?
The intentional destruction or damage of property.
What is a verdict?
The decision of a jury or judge at the end of a trial.
"This high-profile defamation trial in 2022 between two famous actors attracted worldwide attention and ended with a mixed verdict in favor of both parties."
What is the separation of powers?
The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
What is the role of the President of Germany?
The President is the head of state and represents Germany internationally.
Is setting a rubbish bin on fire a criminal, civil court or both?
both
What is an appeal?
A request made to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court.
"This 2005 case concerned the conviction of a famous celebrety on child molestation charges, in which they were ultimately acquitted."
Micheal Jackson case
Who reviews the constitutionality of laws in Germany?
The Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht).
What is Brexit?
The United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union.
What does "murder" mean in legal terms?
The intentional and unlawful killing of a person.
What does "plaintiff" mean?
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
"In this 2021 trial, the former US president was accused of inciting his supporters to storm the Capitol on January 6, but was ultimately acquitted by the Senate."
Donald Trump case