Question 115

What does "active suffrage" mean in Germany?

Deutsch: Was bedeutet "aktives Wahlrecht" in Deutschland?

Answer options

  • You have to go to the counting of the votes.
  • You can choose.✓ Correct answer
  • You can be elected.
  • You have to vote.

Explanation

In Germany, there are various rights in connection with elections. These concern both the possibility of participating in an election and being allowed to stand as candidates. Many people hear terms such as "active" and "passive suffrage", but do not know exactly what is meant by them. To understand the difference, it is important to know what rights citizens have in Bundestag, state or local elections.

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