8. Which of the following is not contained in Germany's Basic Law (Grundgesetz)?

Answer options

1. Human dignity is inviolable.
2. Everyone should have the same amount of money.
3. Everyone has the right to express their opinion.
4. All are equal before the law.

Explanation

The Basic Law explicitly guarantees the inviolability of human dignity (Art. 1(1)), equality before the law (Art. 3(1)), and freedom of expression (Art. 5(1)). It contains no requirement that “everyone should have the same amount of money”; the social state principle (Art. 20(1), Art. 28(1)) mandates social balancing, not equality of outcomes. Property is protected yet socially obligating (Art. 14) and even subject to socialization under strict conditions (Art. 15), but there is no constitutional right to equal wealth.