If someone is of the opinion that a new (or even an old) law is in breach of the German constitution (Grundgesetz), he or she can have it examined: for example, whether it is right to send soldiers to a foreign country or to change pension laws. In such a case, every citizen has the right to lodge a complaint with the German Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht) in Karlsruhe. This court is the supreme protector of the constitution and has the last word in any disputes. If the person bringing the complaint is found to be in the right, the law has to be repealed or at least changed in such a way that it does not contradict the constitution. For this reason, the Federal Constitutional Court is a very important institution in Germany. It is independent from and of equal rank to the other important constitutional bodies (Bundestag, Federal Government, Bundesrat, President). Of course, citizens should not go to Karlsruhe for every neighbourhood quarrel. There are other courts responsible for these. Better still, people should come to a peaceful agreement without going to court.