Courts · Question 17 of 56

Which court in Germany is responsible for interpreting the Basic Law?

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  • C Federal Constitutional Court

Explanation

The Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe decides with binding effect how the Basic Law is to be interpreted and can declare laws unconstitutional. Anyone who believes their basic rights have been violated can bring a constitutional complaint before it. Local, higher regional and administrative courts are specialized courts.

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