Question 106 · Federal question
In Germany, volunteer election assistants help during elections. What is a task of…
German original (as asked in the real test)
In Deutschland helfen ehrenamtliche Wahlhelferinnen und Wahlhelfer bei den Wahlen. Was ist eine Aufgabe von Wahlhelferinnen/Wahlhelfern?
- A Sie helfen Kindern und alten Menschen beim Wählen.
- B Sie schreiben Karten und Briefe mit der Angabe des Wahllokals.
- C Sie geben Zwischenergebnisse an Journalisten weiter.
- D Sie zählen die Stimmen nach dem Ende der Wahl. ✓ Correct answer
Translation
In Germany, volunteer election assistants help during elections. What is a task of election assistants?
- A They help children and elderly people with voting.
- B They write cards and letters indicating the polling station.
- C They relay interim results to journalists.
- D They count the votes after the election ends. ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Election volunteers in Germany staff polling stations and ensure a proper, transparent process. A key duty is counting the ballots after the polls close. They do not send voter notifications (done by local authorities), provide interim results to media, or generally assist voters beyond legally regulated assistance for people with disabilities.
Tips
- Recall core polling station duties: verifying voters, overseeing the process, and counting ballots once voting ends.
- Eliminate options that imply administrative mailings (handled by municipal offices) or media communication (prohibited due to secrecy and neutrality).
- Be wary of choices suggesting broad personal assistance; assistance is strictly limited and regulated, not a general task for volunteers.
- Look for duties tied to transparency and finalization of the vote rather than pre-election logistics or public communication.
Practice in the app
