Question 15
The electoral system in Germany is a …
German original: Das Wahlsystem in Deutschland ist ein …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- census suffrage.
- three-class voting right.
- majority and proportional voting right. — Correct answer
- universal male suffrage.
Explanation
Germany's electoral system combines majority voting (first vote: direct mandates in constituencies) and proportional representation (second vote: seat distribution by party share). It is called personalized proportional representation.
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.
- 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.
- electoral system — An electoral system defines how citizens vote in an election and how the votes are converted into seats or mandates. In Germany, federal elections use a personalized proportional representation system.