Question 56
At what age are you allowed to take part in the elections to the German Bundestag in Germany?
German original: Ab welchem Alter darf man in Deutschland an der Wahl zum Deutschen Bundestag teilnehmen?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- 16
- 18 — Correct answer
- 21
- 23
Explanation
Citizens may participate in Bundestag elections from age 18 (active voting right, Art. 38 Basic Law). Some state and municipal elections allow voting from age 16.
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.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- is allowed to / may — 'Darf' is a form of the modal verb 'dürfen', used in the first or third person singular. It expresses that something is permitted or allowed.
- German (female) / German — 'Deutsche' refers to a person who holds German citizenship or originates from Germany.
- age — Age refers to the number of years a person has lived since birth. It can also describe a specific stage of life, such as childhood or retirement age.
- Germans — 'Germans' is the plural of 'German' and refers to all people who hold German citizenship.
- 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.