Question 125 · Federal question
In a democracy, one function of regular elections is to...
German original (as asked in the real test)
In einer Demokratie ist eine Funktion von regelmäßigen Wahlen, …
- A die Bürgerinnen und Bürger zu zwingen, ihre Stimme abzugeben.
- B nach dem Willen der Wählermehrheit den Wechsel der Regierung zu ermöglichen. ✓ Correct answer
- C im Land bestehende Gesetze beizubehalten.
- D den Armen mehr Macht zu geben.
Translation
In a democracy, one function of regular elections is to...
- A force citizens to cast their votes.
- B enable a change of government according to the will of the majority of voters. ✓ Correct answer
- C maintain existing laws in the country.
- D give more power to the poor.
Explanation
Regular elections allow voters to hold leaders accountable and enable a peaceful change of government according to the majority’s will—an essential feature of democratic legitimacy.
Tips
- Look for options aligning with core democratic principles: majority rule, accountability, and peaceful transfer of power.
- Eliminate choices that imply compulsion (forcing turnout), fixed laws regardless of votes, or goals unrelated to the electoral function (e.g., redistributing power by social group).
- Keywords to favor: accountability, majority decision, government change; to reject: coercion, permanence of laws, class-based power shifts.
Practice in the app
