GermanyAufgabe 103 · Politics in a democracy
What is called a “traffic light coalition” (Ampelkoalition) in Germany? The cooperation …
In the exam (German)
Was wird in Deutschland als "Ampelkoalition" bezeichnet? Die Zusammenarbeit …
- aof the Bundestag parliamentary groups of CDU and CSUder Bundestagsfraktionen von CDU und CSU
- bof SPD, FDP and Bündnis 90/Die Grünen in a governmentvon SPD, FDP und Bündnis 90/Die Grünen in einer RegierungCorrect answer
- cof CSU, Die LINKE and Bündnis 90/Die Grünen in a governmentvon CSU, Die LINKE und Bündnis 90/Die Grünen in einer Regierung
- dof the Bundestag parliamentary groups of CDU and SPDder Bundestagsfraktionen von CDU und SPD
Why?
The name comes from the party colours: red for the SPD, yellow for the FDP and green for Bündnis 90/Die Grünen – like a traffic light. Such a coalition governed at federal level from 2021 to 2024 under Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The CDU and CSU, by contrast, do not form a coalition with each other but a joint parliamentary group.
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What is one task of election helpers (Wahlhelferinnen/Wahlhelfer) in Germany?Correct answer:They count the votes after the polls have closed.
Was ist eine Aufgabe von Wahlhelferinnen/Wahlhelfern in Deutschland? — Sie zählen die Stimmen nach dem Ende der Wahl.
Aufgabe 106
In Germany, volunteer election helpers help at elections. What is one task of election helpers?Correct answer:They count the votes after the polls have closed.
In Deutschland helfen ehrenamtliche Wahlhelferinnen und Wahlhelfer bei den Wahlen. Was ist eine Aufgabe von Wahlhelferinnen/Wahlhelfern? — Sie zählen die Stimmen nach dem Ende der Wahl.
Aufgabe 107
For how many years is the Federal Parliament (Bundestag) in Germany elected?Correct answer:4 years
Für wie viele Jahre wird der Bundestag in Deutschland gewählt? — 4 Jahre
Aufgabe 108
In a Bundestag election in Germany, everyone may vote who …Correct answer:is a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany and is at least 18 years old.
Bei einer Bundestagswahl in Deutschland darf jede/jeder wählen, die/der … — Bürgerin/Bürger der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist und mindestens 18 Jahre alt ist.
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