The medium does not change the basic principle.
Question 001 concerns openly criticising government. This question names a specific medium: the internet. You might assess a policy in a post, argue for another solution or disagree with someone’s view.
Article 5 protects expression in speech, writing and images. A screen does not turn a lawful political opinion into prohibited speech. Conversely, it does not automatically make an unlawful statement permissible. Both the right and its legal limits remain relevant.
The other three answers
Only one option describes an ordinary protected use of expression here.
may insult passers-by on the street.
Freedom of expression is not a general permission to insult anyone. Personal honour is protected, and insults can be criminal offences. Content and context matter.
may publicly display Nazi, Hamas, or Islamic State symbols.
Publicly wearing the prohibited symbols named is not a general fundamental right. Criminal and association law set limits. A blanket permission for Nazi, Hamas or Islamic State symbols is therefore wrong.
may only express my opinion as long as I don't contradict the government.
Article 5 also protects disagreement with government. The freedom would be hollow if only supportive views were permitted.
Rights, limits and context apply online.
The rules on symbols have statutory exceptions, including civic education, art, science and reporting on history or current events. A historical illustration is therefore not automatically assessed like wearing a symbol publicly in support. The exam option claims a general permission, which is wrong.
Freedom of expression also does not mean every private service must publish every contribution. The question tests the basic right to express views online. It does not determine a particular platform rule or a dispute about a deleted post.
Article 5 · Basic Law ↗Opinion online → protected. Online does not mean unlimited.
Look for the ordinary act of expressing a view. The other answers either claim excessive permission or require loyalty to government.
Three words for this question
- äußernto express
- To communicate a view in words, images or other forms.
- widersprechento disagree
- To express a different view.
- das Kennzeichensymbol / identifying emblem
- A sign that identifies an organisation.