Question 44 · Federal question
Whom can citizens in Germany not directly elect?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wen kann man als Bürgerin/Bürger in Deutschland nicht direkt wählen?
- A Abgeordnete des EU-Parlaments
- B Die Bundespräsidentin/den Bundespräsidenten ✓ Correct answer
- C Landtagsabgeordnete
- D Bundestagsabgeordnete
Translation
Whom can citizens in Germany not directly elect?
- A Members of the EU Parliament
- B The Federal President ✓ Correct answer
- C State Parliament Members
- D Federal Parliament Members
Explanation
In Germany, the Federal President is not elected by the public but by the Federal Convention (Bundesversammlung), a body made up of members of the Bundestag and delegates from the federal states. By contrast, citizens directly elect members of the Bundestag, state parliaments (Landtage), and the European Parliament.
Tips
- Identify positions elected indirectly: the head of state and heads of government are not chosen by popular vote.
- Look for keywords like “undesversammlung” or “indirect election” to spot offices not directly elected.
- Eliminate legislative bodies typically chosen in general elections (national, state, EU).
- Remember: German citizens vote directly for parliaments; executive offices are usually selected by those parliaments or special assemblies.
Practice in the app
