Which honorary office must German citizens take on if they are asked to?

Einbürgerungstest, question 282 German original

Welches Ehrenamt müssen deutsche Staatsbürgerinnen und Staatsbürger übernehmen, wenn sie dazu aufgefordert werden?

  1. Vereinstrainerin/Vereinstrainer club coach
  2. Wahlhelferin/Wahlhelfer poll worker
  3. Bibliotheksaufsicht library supervisor
  4. Lehrerin/Lehrer teacher
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Correct answer: Wahlhelferin/Wahlhelfer poll worker

Why?

Being a poll worker is an honorary office: German citizens who are called on can refuse only for an important reason. Poll workers run the voting on election day and count the votes. None of the other roles is compulsory.

Key term: Wahlhelfer = poll worker

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