Language: English
Question 119 · Federal question
Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet das?
- A Alle verurteilten Straftäterinnen/Straftäter dürfen nicht wählen.
- B Wenn ich wählen gehen möchte, muss meine Arbeitgeberin/mein Arbeitgeber mir frei geben.
- C Jede Person kann ohne Zwang entscheiden, ob sie wählen möchte und wen sie wählen möchte. ✓ Correct answer
- D Ich kann frei entscheiden, wo ich wählen gehen möchte.
Translation
Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?
- A All convicted criminals are not allowed to vote.
- B If I want to go vote, my employer must give me time off.
- C Every person can decide without coercion whether they want to vote and whom they want to vote for. ✓ Correct answer
- D I can freely decide where I want to go to vote.
Explanation
Elections being free means every voter decides without pressure whether to vote at all and whom to vote for. It is one of five core principles alongside general, equal, secret, and direct.
Tips
- Free is about freedom from pressure on your choice, not about time off work or where you vote.
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