Language: English
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
The Federal President is chosen by the Federal Convention, a body made up of Bundestag members and delegates from the states, not by a direct popular vote. Citizens do directly elect the Bundestag, state parliaments, and the European Parliament.
Tips
- Only the Federal President is chosen indirectly, through the Federal Convention.
- Every parliament mentioned here, federal, state, and EU, is directly elected by voters.
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