Question 12
If you are allowed to vote in a Bundestag election in Germany, that means …
German original: Wenn Sie bei einer Bundestagswahl in Deutschland wählen dürfen, heißt das …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- active election campaign.
- active electoral procedure.
- active electoral campaign.
- active right to vote. — Correct answer
Explanation
Active voting right means the right to vote. Those entitled to vote have active voting right. Passive voting right is the right to stand as a candidate in elections.
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'.
- means / is called — 'Heißt' is the third person singular form of the German verb 'heißen'. It is used to state someone's or something's name, or to explain the meaning of something.
- 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.
- to be allowed to / may — 'Dürfen' is a modal verb expressing that something is permitted or that permission has been granted to do something.