Question 5
In a federal election in Germany, anyone can vote who...
German original: Bei einer Bundestagswahl in Deutschland darf jede/jeder wählen, die/der …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- lives in the Federal Republic of Germany and wants to vote.
- is a female citizen/male citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany and is at least 18 years old. — Correct answer
- has lived in the Federal Republic of Germany for at least 3 years.
- is a female citizen/male citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany and is at least 21 years old.
Explanation
Eligible to vote in Bundestag elections are all German citizens who are at least 18 years old. Foreigners without German citizenship may not vote.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Federal Parliament — The Bundestag is the national parliament of Germany, made up of elected representatives. It passes laws and elects the Federal Chancellor.
- one / someone — 'Einer' is a German pronoun or article referring to a single, unspecified male person or thing, equivalent to 'one' or 'someone'.
- is allowed to / may — 'Darf' is a form of the modal verb 'dürfen', used in the first or third person singular. It expresses that something is permitted or allowed.
- to vote / to choose — To make a decision by selecting one option from several possibilities. In a political context, it means to cast a vote for a party or person in an election.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- election — An election is a process in which people vote to choose a person or political party for a public office. It is a fundamental right in a democracy.
- the Federal Government / the Federation — The Federation refers to the central level of government in Germany, as opposed to the individual federal states (Länder). It is responsible for matters that affect the whole country, such as foreign policy or national defense.