Question 27
What is allowed in federal and state elections in Germany?
German original: Was ist bei Bundestags- und Landtagswahlen in Deutschland erlaubt?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- The husband votes for his wife.
- You can cast your vote by postal vote. — Correct answer
- You can cast your vote by telephone on election day.
- Children aged 14 and over are allowed to vote.
Explanation
At Bundestag and state elections, postal voting (Briefwahl) is allowed. Voters can request a ballot and send it by mail without visiting a polling station in person.
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 Parliament — The Bundestag is the national parliament of Germany, made up of elected representatives. It passes laws and elects the Federal Chancellor.
- State parliament (Landtag) — The Landtag is the elected parliament of a German federal state. Its members pass laws for that particular state.
- 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.
- 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.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.