Question 8
Elections in Germany are …
German original: Die Wahlen in Deutschland sind …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- special.
- secret. — Correct answer
- job-related.
- gender-dependent.
Explanation
The secrecy of the ballot (Art. 38 Basic Law) protects every voter. The vote is cast alone in a polling booth; no one may see how another person votes. Violations of voting secrecy are punishable.
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 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.
- Elections — Elections are votes in which citizens choose representatives for political offices or parliaments. They are a key part of democratic systems.
- 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.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.