Question 103 · Federal question
What is referred to as the 'traffic light coalition' in Germany? The cooperation ...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was wird in Deutschland als "Ampelkoalition" bezeichnet? Die Zusammenarbeit …
- A der Bundestagsfraktionen von CDU und CSU
- B von SPD, FDP und Bündnis 90/Die Grünen in einer Regierung ✓ Correct answer
- C von CSU, Die LINKE und Bündnis 90/Die Grünen in einer Regierung
- D der Bundestagsfraktionen von CDU und SPD
Translation
What is referred to as the 'traffic light coalition' in Germany? The cooperation ...
- A of the parliamentary groups of CDU and CSU
- B of SPD, FDP, and Alliance 90/The Greens in a government ✓ Correct answer
- C of CSU, The Left, and Alliance 90/The Greens in a government
- D of the parliamentary groups of CDU and SPD
Explanation
An "Ampelkoalition" (traffic-light coalition) refers to a government formed by parties whose traditional colors match a traffic light: red (SPD), yellow (FDP), and green (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen).
Tips
- Match party colors to terms: traffic light = red/yellow/green.
- Know core party colors: SPD (red), FDP (yellow), Greens (green), CDU/CSU (black), Die Linke (purple/red).
- Use elimination: CDU/CSU pairings are often called "Union" or part of a "grand coalition" with SPD, not a traffic light.
- Watch for plausible but incorrect mixes that include black (CDU/CSU) or parties not fitting red-yellow-green.
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