Question 134 · Federal question
They want to abolish the bus line you always take to work. What can you do to keep the…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Man will die Buslinie abschaffen, mit der Sie immer zur Arbeit fahren. Was können Sie machen, um die Buslinie zu erhalten?
- A Ich beteilige mich an einer Bürgerinitiative für die Erhaltung der Buslinie oder gründe selber eine Initiative. ✓ Correct answer
- B Ich werde Mitglied in einem Sportverein und trainiere Radfahren.
- C Ich wende mich an das Finanzamt, weil ich als Steuerzahlerin/Steuerzahler ein Recht auf die Buslinie habe.
- D Ich schreibe einen Brief an das Forstamt der Gemeinde.
Translation
They want to abolish the bus line you always take to work. What can you do to keep the bus line?
- A I participate in a citizens' initiative to preserve the bus line or start an initiative myself. ✓ Correct answer
- B I become a member of a sports club and train for cycling.
- C I contact the tax office because, as a taxpayer, I have a right to the bus line.
- D I write a letter to the municipal forestry office.
Explanation
In local matters like public transport routes, citizens can influence decisions through democratic participation, e.g., forming or joining a citizens’ initiative, collecting signatures, and addressing local councils. The tax office or forestry office are not responsible for transport routes, and joining a sports club does not affect public policy.
Tips
- Look for options involving civic participation: petitions, citizens’ initiatives, engaging local councils, or contacting the competent municipal authority.
- Eliminate answers that address the wrong authority (e.g., tax or forestry offices for transport issues).
- Paying taxes does not create a direct entitlement to specific services.
- Prefer actions that organize public support and formally address decision-makers at the local level.
Practice in the app
