Question 12
Who is elected in the European elections?
German original: Wer wird bei der Europawahl gewählt?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- the European Commission
- the countries that are allowed to join the EU
- the members of the European Parliament — Correct answer
- the European constitution
Explanation
In the European Parliament elections, the members of the European Parliament are elected directly by EU citizens. The Parliament has 720 members from all 27 member states.
Key terms in this question
- elected — Having been chosen for a position or role through a vote or election. For example, members of parliament are elected by the citizens.
- Europe — Europe is a continent to which Germany belongs, along with many other countries. Several of these countries are members of the European Union.
- 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.
- elects / votes for — 'Wählt' is the third person singular of 'wählen' (to elect/vote) and means that someone chooses a person or party through a vote. In a democracy, the people elect their political representatives.
- Euro — The euro is the official currency of Germany and most other EU countries. It is represented by the symbol € and is divided into 100 cents.
- European Parliament election — The European Parliament election is a vote held every five years in which citizens of EU member states elect their representatives to the European Parliament.