AustriaDemokratie 40 · Democracy and the Republic's core principles
Ms T. is 30 years old, an Austrian citizen, and wants to work for environmental protection. She is not a member of any party. What options does she have?
In the exam (German)
Frau T. ist 30 Jahre alt, österreichische Staatsbürgerin und möchte sich für den Umweltschutz einsetzen. Sie ist in keiner Partei. Welche Möglichkeiten hat sie?
- aShe may vote in a committee of the National Council even though she is not a member of parliament.Sie darf in einem Ausschuss des Nationalrats mitstimmen, obwohl sie keine Abgeordnete ist.
- bShe may only express political views once she has become a member of a party.Sie darf sich erst politisch äußern, wenn sie Mitglied einer Partei geworden ist.
- cShe can start or support a parliamentary citizens' initiative.Sie kann eine parlamentarische Bürgerinitiative starten oder unterstützen.Correct answer
- dShe can work with a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that is committed to the environment.Sie kann bei einer Nichtregierungsorganisation (NGO) mitarbeiten, die sich für die Umwelt einsetzt.Correct answer
Why?
Citizens can also take part between elections and without a party, for example in NGOs or through citizens' initiatives. A parliamentary citizens' initiative (parlamentarische Bürgerinitiative) needs at least 500 supporters and is then dealt with in the National Council; but only members of parliament may vote there.
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Some neighbours want to found an association to look after the playground in their housing estate. What is true?Correct answer:At least two people agree on statutes and notify the association authority of the founding.
Einige Nachbarinnen und Nachbarn wollen einen Verein gründen, der sich um den Spielplatz in ihrer Siedlung kümmert. Was stimmt? — Mindestens zwei Personen vereinbaren Statuten und zeigen die Gründung bei der Vereinsbehörde an.
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Austria is a republic. What does this mean for the head of state?Correct answer:The head of state is elected for a fixed period and does not inherit the office.
Österreich ist eine Republik. Was bedeutet das für das Staatsoberhaupt? — Das Staatsoberhaupt wird für eine bestimmte Zeit gewählt und erbt das Amt nicht.
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How is the Austrian Federal President elected?Correct answer:The people elect the president directly, if necessary in a run-off between the two strongest candidates.
Wie wird der österreichische Bundespräsident gewählt? — Das Volk wählt ihn direkt, wenn nötig in einer Stichwahl zwischen den zwei Stärksten.
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Wie lange dauert die Amtszeit des Bundespräsidenten, und darf er wiedergewählt werden? — Sechs Jahre; er kann für die direkt folgende Amtszeit nur einmal wiedergewählt werden.
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