Question 5
Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?
Deutsch: Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet das?
Answer options
- All persons entitled to vote must vote.
- You can accept money if you choose a certain candidate.
- The voter must not be influenced or forced to cast a certain vote in the election and must not be disadvantaged by the election.✓ Correct answer
- Only people who have never been in prison are allowed to vote.
Explanation
In Germany, certain principles apply to democratic elections. These include freedom, equality, secrecy and immediacy of election. The question relates specifically to the principle of free choice. To find the right answer, you need to know what "free" means in the context of elections and what conditions or actions are allowed or prohibited in the process.
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