Question 17
What principle are elections in Germany subject to? Elections in Germany are...
German original: Welchem Grundsatz unterliegen Wahlen in Deutschland? Wahlen in Deutschland sind …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- free, equal, secret. — Correct answer
- open, safe, free.
- closed, equal, safe.
- safe, open, voluntary.
Explanation
Bundestag elections in Germany must be free (without coercion), equal (every vote counts the same), secret (no one sees the vote), general, and direct (Art. 38 Basic Law).
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.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- principle / fundamental rule — A principle is an important rule or guideline that forms the basis for decisions and laws. Principles define the core values and standards by which something operates.
- 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.
- reason / ground — A reason or cause that explains why something happens or why someone does something. It is used to justify an action or situation.