Question 20
In a democracy, one function of regular elections is...
German original: In einer Demokratie ist eine Funktion von regelmäßigen Wahlen, …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- to force citizens to cast their vote.
- to enable a change of government according to the will of the majority of voters. — Correct answer
- to maintain existing laws in the country.
- to give more power to the poor.
Explanation
Regular elections allow a democratically legitimate change of government. When a majority of voters no longer support the government, it can be replaced through elections.
Key terms in this question
- one / someone — 'Einer' is a German pronoun or article referring to a single, unspecified male person or thing, equivalent to 'one' or 'someone'.
- 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.
- Democracy — Democracy is a form of government in which the people hold political power and make decisions directly or through elected representatives.
- function — A function is a task or role that a person or institution fulfills within a system or organization.
- regularly / on a regular basis — Something that happens repeatedly at equal intervals or in a consistent manner. For example: every week, every month, or every day.
- regular / regular recurring — 'Regular' means that something happens repeatedly at consistent intervals or on a continuous basis. For example, regular employment means working consistently and repeatedly.
- regular / recurring — Something that happens repeatedly at consistent intervals or in a consistent, predictable manner.