In a Bundestag election in Germany, anyone may vote who …
Einbürgerungstest, question 108 German original
Bei einer Bundestagswahl in Deutschland darf jede/
- in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland wohnt und wählen möchte. lives in the Federal Republic of Germany and wants to vote.
- Bürgerin/
Bürger der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist und mindestens 18 Jahre alt ist. is a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany and is at least 18 years old. - seit mindestens 3 Jahren in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland lebt. has lived in the Federal Republic of Germany for at least 3 years.
- Bürgerin/
Bürger der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist und mindestens 21 Jahre alt ist. is a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany and is at least 21 years old.
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Correct answer: Bürgerin/
Why?
Under Article 38 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), you must be at least 18 to vote in elections to the Bundestag (Federal Parliament). You must also hold German citizenship; living in Germany is not enough on its own.
Key term: Wahlrecht = right to vote