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The first 19 articles of the Basic Law guarantee fundamental rights in Germany. These rights include civil, political, and social rights that are inalienable and universal.

Key Points

  • •Human dignity is inviolable (Article 1)
  • •All persons are equal before the law (Article 3)
  • •Freedom of faith and conscience (Article 4)
  • •Freedom of expression and press (Article 5)
  • •Freedom of assembly (Article 8)

Related Basic Law Articles

Art. 1Art. 2Art. 3Art. 4Art. 5Art. 8Art. 10Art. 14

Frequently Asked Questions

Which article guarantees human dignity?

Article 1 of the Basic Law: "Human dignity shall be inviolable."

Is there a death penalty in Germany?

No, the death penalty is abolished in Germany (Article 102 of the Basic Law).

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