Question 122 · Federal question
What principle are elections in Germany subject to? Elections in Germany are...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Welchem Grundsatz unterliegen Wahlen in Deutschland? Wahlen in Deutschland sind …
- A frei, gleich, geheim. ✓ Correct answer
- B offen, sicher, frei.
- C geschlossen, gleich, sicher.
- D sicher, offen, freiwillig.
Translation
What principle are elections in Germany subject to? Elections in Germany are...
- A free, equal, secret. ✓ Correct answer
- B open, secure, free.
- C closed, equal, secure.
- D secure, open, voluntary.
Explanation
German elections follow constitutional principles set out in the Basic Law: they are universal, direct, free, equal, and secret. Option A lists three of these recognized principles (free, equal, secret), which aligns with this standard.
Tips
- Memorize the five core election principles: universal, direct, free, equal, secret.
- Eliminate options with words not used in the constitution for elections (e.g., “open,” “secure,” “closed,” “voluntary”).
- Look for combinations that match known constitutional keywords rather than everyday terms.
- If only a subset is offered, choose the set that consists entirely of recognized principles.
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