bpb: Das Grundgesetz

The current version of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany

The app on the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany includes the latest version of the Basic Law: clear, searchable, and with a personal notepad function for storing and collecting the most important items.

The 14 sections of the Basic Law, a short introductory text is prefixed, which provides a concise overview of the key provisions of the respective section. In addition, the app provides a wealth of background information on the origin and development of the Basic Law. Why is it called basic law and not constitutional? How and when was it decided? How can it be changed?

Test your knowledge of the Basic Law in the quiz and you will be surprised by some curious anecdotes and details.

As a bonus, there is the bpb-lexicon "Pocket policy," the policy brief and understandable terms: from "Member" to "immigration".