Question 9
Elections in Germany are won by the party that...
German original: Wahlen in Deutschland gewinnt die Partei, die …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- receives the most votes. — Correct answer
- the majority of men have predominantly voted for.
- has received the most votes among female workers / workers.
- has received the most first votes for their female chancellor candidate / chancellor candidate.
Explanation
In German federal elections (Bundestagswahl), the party that receives the most second votes (Zweitstimmen) wins the largest parliamentary group. An absolute majority (more than 50%) is rare, so parties usually have to form coalitions in order to govern.
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.
- political party — A party is an organization in which people with similar political goals join together to participate in elections and influence political decisions.
- 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.