Language: English
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
To vote in a Bundestagswahl you must be a German citizen and at least 18 years old. Simply living in Germany, however long, is not enough on its own.
Tips
- German citizenship plus age 18 is the whole rule, length of residence does not count.
- The federal voting age has been 18 since 1970, no federal election requires 21.
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