GENERAL QUESTION · 133
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
What is permitted in Bundestag and state parliament elections in Germany?
Official German wording
Was ist bei Bundestags- und Landtagswahlen in Deutschland erlaubt?
Answer options
- AThe husband votes for his wife as well.
- BOne can cast one's vote by postal voting.Correct answer
- COne can cast one's vote by telephone on election day.
- DChildren from the age of 14 may vote.
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
In Bundestag and Land parliament elections, postal voting is permitted if one cannot or does not want to go to the polling station on election day. Voting for others, by telephone or by children under 18 is not permitted.
Postal voting is allowed; votes for others or by telephone are not.
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