Language: English
Question 5 · Federal question
Elections in Germany are free. What does this mean?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet das?
- A Man darf Geld annehmen, wenn man dafür eine bestimmte Kandidatin/einen bestimmten Kandidaten wählt.
- B Nur Personen, die noch nie im Gefängnis waren, dürfen wählen.
- C Die Wählerin/der Wähler darf bei der Wahl weder beeinflusst noch zu einer bestimmten Stimmabgabe gezwungen werden und keine Nachteile durch die Wahl haben. ✓ Correct answer
- D Alle wahlberechtigten Personen müssen wählen.
Translation
Elections in Germany are free. What does this mean?
- A You may accept money if you vote for a certain candidate.
- B Only people who have never been in prison may vote.
- C Voters may not be influenced or forced to vote in a certain way and may not suffer disadvantages because of their vote. ✓ Correct answer
- D All eligible voters must vote.
Explanation
German elections follow five principles: general, direct, free, equal, and secret. Free means no one may pressure, bribe, or punish a voter for their choice, and voting itself is never compulsory.
Tips
- Free refers to voting without pressure or fear of consequences, not to the act of voting itself.
- Any option about bribery, punishment, or forced voting breaks this principle.
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