GENERAL QUESTION · 122
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
Which principle are elections in Germany subject to? Elections in Germany are …
Official German wording
Welchem Grundsatz unterliegen Wahlen in Deutschland? Wahlen in Deutschland sind …
Answer options
- Afree, equal, secret.Correct answer
- Bopen, safe, free.
- Cclosed, equal, safe.
- Dsafe, open, voluntary.
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
Article 38(1) of the Basic Law names the electoral principles: general, direct, free, equal and secret. The other combinations contain no electoral principles.
Free, equal, secret – the electoral principles under Article 38 of the Basic Law.
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