Question NW-4
At what age can you vote in local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Deutsch: Ab welchem Alter darf man in Nordrhein-Westfalen bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?
Answer options
- 14
- 18
- 16✓ Correct answer
- 20
Explanation
In Germany, voting rights differ depending on the type of election and the federal state. Especially in local elections, the individual states determine the age at which citizens are allowed to vote. North Rhine-Westphalia has its own legal regulations for this, which can differ from those for Bundestag or state elections. To find the right answer, you need to know the specific electoral laws for local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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