The correct answer is:
press censorship
Pressezensur
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Quick explanation
Press censorship is not a feature of democracy.
Why is this correct?
Regular elections, free expression and multiple parties enable democratic control, while censorship prevents open public debate.
Background
Article 5 of the Basic Law guarantees freedom of the press and states explicitly: “There shall be no censorship.” The state may therefore not tell newspapers, broadcasters and online media what to report, and may not check or ban articles before publication. Free media inform people and hold the government to account.
Why are the other answers wrong?
Regular elections, freedom of expression and multiple parties are typical features of democracy. Press censorship, by contrast, exists in dictatorships – it is not part of our democracy.
Memory tip
Watch for “not”: you are looking for what does not fit – censorship.
Legal basis: Art. 5 Basic Law (GG) ↗
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