GENERAL QUESTION · 108
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
In a Bundestag election in Germany, anyone may vote who …
Official German wording
Bei einer Bundestagswahl in Deutschland darf jede/jeder wählen, die/der …
Answer options
- Alives in the Federal Republic of Germany and wants to vote.
- Bis a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany and is at least 18 years old.Correct answer
- Chas lived in the Federal Republic of Germany for at least 3 years.
- Dis a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany and is at least 21 years old.
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
Under Article 38(2) of the Basic Law and Section 12 of the Federal Electoral Act, all Germans who have reached the age of 18 are entitled to vote in the Bundestag election. Residence alone, a particular length of stay or a minimum age of 21 is not enough.
Voting: German citizenship and at least 18 years of age.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF