Which principle governs elections in Germany? Elections in Germany are ...
Pick an answer
Correct!
Not quite. The correct answer is marked in green.
Correct answer to question 122: free, equal, secret.
Explanation
Article 38 of the Basic Law states that elections must be general, direct, free, equal and secret. Every ballot counts the same (equal), every voter chooses without coercion (free) and no one may learn how anyone voted (secret).
The question in German, as it appears in the test
Welchem Grundsatz unterliegen Wahlen in Deutschland? Wahlen in Deutschland sind …
Last updated: November 2026
Study smarter with the appFree on iPhone and Android
