Question 14
Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?
German original: Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet das?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- All convicted criminals are not allowed to vote.
- If I want to vote, my employer must give me time off.
- Each person can decide without coercion whether they want to vote and who they want to vote for. — Correct answer
- I can freely decide where I want to vote.
Explanation
Free elections mean every person can decide without coercion or intimidation whether to vote and for whom. No one may be disadvantaged or punished for their voting decision.
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.
- free — Without restrictions or compulsion; a person can decide for themselves what they do or say.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.