Which principles apply to elections in Germany? Elections in Germany are …
Einbürgerungstest, question 122 German original
Welchem Grundsatz unterliegen Wahlen in Deutschland? Wahlen in Deutschland sind …
- frei, gleich, geheim. free, equal, secret.
- offen, sicher, frei. open, secure, free.
- geschlossen, gleich, sicher. closed, equal, secure.
- sicher, offen, freiwillig. secure, open, voluntary.
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Correct answer: frei, gleich, geheim. free, equal, secret.
Why?
Under Article 38 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), elections are general, direct, free, equal and secret. The correct answer names three of these principles. Elections in Germany are not open but secret.
Key term: Wahlgrundsätze = electoral principles