Question 44
Who cannot be elected directly as a citizen in Germany?
Deutsch: Wen kann man als Bürgerin/Bürger in Deutschland nicht direkt wählen?
Answer options
- Member of the State Parliament
- Members of the European Parliament
- the Federal President✓ Correct answer
- Members of the Bundestag
Explanation
The question relates to the electoral system in Germany and the different levels of political representation. Citizens have different opportunities to influence different elections. Some political offices are elected directly by the population, others indirectly by elected bodies. In order to find the right answer, one must know how federal, state and European institutions are composed and which of them are directly determined by a vote of the population.
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