| German 3, Semester I; Rechte und Pflichten |
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| Stufe 2, Seite A Rechte und Pflichten: Stufe 2
A political placard for the left-winged party is posted during an election time in Germany. Just as in the US, young adults in German speaking countries have not only more responsibilities, but also more opportunities. Many new legal rights - including the ability to vote -- are opened to them as adult citizens. What types of things do you look forward to having the right to do when you are 18? In this section you will have the chance to learn about what rights become available to German students at the age of 18.
Zivildienst, which translates roughly into "Civilian Service," is the name for the civilian branch of the national service. It is an alternative for those who are conscientious objectors to serving in the armed forces. Young men, called Zivildienstleistender or Zivis for short, must petition for permission to do this. Zivildienst allows these young men to work in the field of social work in places such as hospitals, retirement homes, and emergency medical services and in some rare cases in environmental protection, agriculture and public administration. The duration of service is currently nine months. Compulsory military service with the Bundeswehr is a nine month commitment as well. This service can take place with any of the branches of the armed services Young men who are engaged in educational or vocational training programs prior to their military assessment are allowed to delay service until they have completed those programs and can be called upon to perform their national duty at any time after that.
The Wehrpflicht is a highly debated topic in Germany today. Some feel it is an unnecessary waste of time that delays the ability to prepare for their futures. Others see the value in having young men ready for combat should the need arise.
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Pflichten: Was musst du jetzt machen? Schreib ins Gesamt 6 Sätze auf Deutsch. (Written Assignment - You are a German and 18 years old. You've completed the Abitur and you're looking at the future. Answer the following questions with complete German sentences:
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Kultureller Leckerbissen
Each country has its own version of compulsory service, but in Germany young men between the ages of 18 and 23 must serve nine months in some type of national service. Women may volunteer and are allowed to do almost the same jobs as men. The term in Germany is called Wehrpflicht ("compulsory service"). Options include:
The Air Force in Germany is called the Luftwaffe.
Üben wir die neuen Vokabeln mit einem Kreuzworträtsel! Schreib das fehlende Verb in das Rätsel ein. Alle Antworten sollen GROß geschrieben sein. (Let's practice the new vocab with a crossword puzzle! Write the missing verb into the puzzle. All answers should be written in CAPITAL letters.)
Üben wir die Rechte! Wie steht's mit Rechten in Amerika und in Deutschland? Vergleiche die zwei Länder. Nimm ein Blatt Papier raus und schreib, ob die Situation zu Deutschland oder Amerika passt. Beim Klicken siehst du die richtige Antwort. (Let's practice the rights! What is the situation with rights in America and in Germany? Compare the two countries. Take out a sheet of paper and write whether the situation presented fits with Germany or with America. Click to see the correct answer.)
Schriftliche Aufgabe - Du bist Deutscher/Deutsche und jetzt 18 Jahre alt. Du hast das Abitur geschafft und jetzt schaust du in die Zukunft rein. Beantworte die folgenden Fragen mit ganzen Sätzen:
