What does "active right to vote" mean in Germany?
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Correct answer to question 115: You can vote.
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The active right to vote is the right to cast a ballot yourself. It is distinct from the passive right to vote, which is the right to stand as a candidate; for Bundestag elections both apply from age 18.
The question in German, as it appears in the test
Was bedeutet „aktives Wahlrecht“ in Deutschland?
Last updated: November 2026