Bremen – question 5
From what age are you allowed to vote in Bremen in the elections to the Bürgerschaft (state parliament)?
German original: Ab welchem Alter darf man in Bremen bei den Wahlen zur Bürgerschaft (Landtag) wählen?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- 14
- 16 — Correct answer
- 18
- 20
Explanation
In Bremen, the minimum age to vote in elections to the Bürgerschaft (state parliament) is 16 years. This lower voting age allows young people to participate in political life at an early stage.
Key terms in this question
- 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.
- 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.
- to vote / to choose — To make a decision by selecting one option from several possibilities. In a political context, it means to cast a vote for a party or person in an election.
- 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.