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federal constitution
The basic law of a federal state, which defines the state order, the rights and duties of citizens, and the distribution of power. Germany (Basic Law), Switzerland, and Austria all have a federal constitution.
Die Meinungsfreiheit ist ein Grundrecht, das in der Bundesverfassung verankert ist.
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right enshrined in the federal constitution.
The word is composed of three parts: 'Bund' (federation), the linking element '-es-', and 'Verfassung' (constitution). So it literally means the constitution of a federal state.
Die Gleichberechtigung von Mann und Frau ist in der Bundesverfassung festgeschrieben.
The equal rights of men and women are enshrined in the federal constitution.
Common verbs used with this word are 'in der Bundesverfassung stehen' (to be in the federal constitution), 'die Bundesverfassung ändern' (to amend the federal constitution), or 'gegen die Bundesverfassung verstoßen' (to violate the federal constitution).
Eine Partei, die gegen die Bundesverfassung verstößt, kann verboten werden.
A party that violates the federal constitution can be banned.
In Switzerland and Austria, 'Bundesverfassung' is the official term. In Germany, the corresponding document is officially called 'Grundgesetz' (Basic Law), even though 'Bundesverfassung' is understood as a general term.
Die Schweizer Bundesverfassung kann durch eine Volksabstimmung geändert werden.
The Swiss Federal Constitution can be amended by a referendum.
constitution / condition
'die Verfassung' and 'die Bundesverfassung' can both refer to the fundamental set of rules of a state. 'die Verfassung' is the more general term and can be used for different states or political levels. 'die Bundesverfassung' is more specific: it means the constitution of a federal state and also regulates the distribution of power between the federation and the parts of the state. The words can be confused because every federal constitution is a constitution. But not every constitution is automatically called 'Bundesverfassung'.
In der Schweiz stehen wichtige Grundrechte in der Bundesverfassung.
In Switzerland, important fundamental rights are set out in the federal constitution.
Sofia erklärt im Kurs, warum eine Verfassung für einen Staat wichtig ist.
In the course, Sofia explains why a constitution is important for a state.