Question 108 · Federal question
In a federal election in Germany, anyone may vote who ...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Bei einer Bundestagswahl in Deutschland darf jede/jeder wählen, die/der …
- A in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland wohnt und wählen möchte.
- B Bürgerin/Bürger der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist und mindestens 18 Jahre alt ist. ✓ Correct answer
- C seit mindestens 3 Jahren in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland lebt.
- D Bürgerin/Bürger der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist und mindestens 21 Jahre alt ist.
Translation
In a federal election in Germany, anyone may vote who ...
- A lives in the Federal Republic of Germany and wishes to vote.
- B is a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany and is at least 18 years old. ✓ Correct answer
- C has lived in the Federal Republic of Germany for at least 3 years.
- D is a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany and is at least 21 years old.
Explanation
For federal parliamentary elections (Bundestagswahl), the active right to vote requires German citizenship and a minimum age of 18. Residency duration or simply living in Germany is not sufficient. The age of 21 applies to no federal voting right.
Tips
- Look for keywords: “Bundestagswahl,” “German citizenship,” and “18 years.”
- Distinguish between levels: only German citizens vote in federal elections; EU citizens may vote in some local/EU elections, not federal.
- Eliminate options that rely solely on residence duration or desire to vote.
- Watch for age traps: 18 is the standard voting age for federal elections, not 21.
Practice in the app
