Simple explanation
The Basic Law (Grundgesetz) is Germany’s constitution. It establishes fundamental rights and the constitutional structure of the state. Article 20 describes Germany as a democratic and social federal state and binds state authority to the constitutional order, law and justice.
The Basic Law also protects core constitutional principles against abolition through ordinary constitutional amendment. This page is educational and neutral; for the current legal text, use the German Bundestag or official federal legislation portal.
Official source: German Bundestag – Basic Law →Information & Education Only. This Knowledge Centre provides general educational guidance. Where rules or requirements can change, always check the current information from the responsible authority or institution.
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