Question 21
What do citizens in Germany who are eligible to vote get before an election?
German original: Was bekommen wahlberechtigte Bürgerinnen und Bürger in Deutschland vor einer Wahl?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- an election notification from the municipality — Correct answer
- a voting permit from the Federal President
- a notification from the Federal Assembly
- a notification from the parish office
Explanation
Eligible voters receive a voting notification (Wahlbenachrichtigung) from their municipality before an election. It contains the location and time of the polling station and personal voter information. Voting is also possible with an ID card if the notification is missing.
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.
- one / someone — 'Einer' is a German pronoun or article referring to a single, unspecified male person or thing, equivalent to 'one' or 'someone'.
- law / right — A rule established by the state that applies to everyone in a country. It can also mean a personal entitlement or freedom that a person is guaranteed.
- 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.
- female citizens — Female citizens are women who hold the nationality of a country or permanently reside in a community, with rights and responsibilities.
- citizen — A citizen is a person who holds the nationality of a country and therefore has certain rights and duties, such as the right to vote.
- to get / to receive — To get or receive something means that something comes into your possession or is given to you. For example, you can get a gift, a message, or permission.