Question 26
Which ballot paper would be valid in a federal election?
German original: Welcher Stimmzettel wäre bei einer Bundestagswahl gültig?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- 1 — Correct answer
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Explanation
A valid ballot must have exactly one first and one second vote, clearly marked and undamaged. Ballots with too many marks, illegible markings, or comments are invalid.
Key terms in this question
- Federal Parliament — The Bundestag is the national parliament of Germany, made up of elected representatives. It passes laws and elects the Federal Chancellor.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- one / someone — 'Einer' is a German pronoun or article referring to a single, unspecified male person or thing, equivalent to 'one' or 'someone'.
- 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.
- the Federal Government / the Federation — The Federation refers to the central level of government in Germany, as opposed to the individual federal states (Länder). It is responsible for matters that affect the whole country, such as foreign policy or national defense.
- Federal Parliament Election — The Bundestagswahl is the election in which German citizens vote every four years to choose the members of the Bundestag, Germany's federal parliament.
- Which / Who — An interrogative pronoun used to ask about a specific person or thing from a group. It is used to request a selection or distinction.
- which / who — 'Welcher' is an interrogative or relative pronoun used to ask about or refer to a specific person or thing from a group.
Graphic: In Anlehnung an Bundeswahlordnung (BWO), Anlage 26 (MIT licence), based on the public question catalogue.