federal constitution
Loading your saved state.
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.
Basic Law
Grundgesetz is the official German name for the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany. Bundesverfassung is a descriptive term for the fundamental law of a federal state and can also refer to other countries. For Germany, therefore, Grundgesetz is normally used.
Die Bundesverfassung regelt die staatliche Ordnung eines Bundesstaates.
The federal constitution regulates the state order of a federal state.
Das Grundgesetz regelt die staatliche Ordnung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
The Basic Law regulates the state order of the Federal Republic of Germany.
