Taking part in democratic elections in Germany is …

Einbürgerungstest, question 114 German original

An demokratischen Wahlen in Deutschland teilzunehmen ist …

  1. eine Pflicht. a duty.
  2. ein Recht. a right.
  3. ein Zwang. a compulsion.
  4. eine Last. a burden.
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Correct answer: ein Recht. a right.

Why?

In Germany, voting is a right, not an obligation. Everyone entitled to vote decides for themselves whether to vote. There is no penalty for not voting.

Key term: Wahlrecht = right to vote

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