Question 148 of 300Politics in a Democracy

What do citizens entitled to vote in Germany receive before an election?

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a polling card from the municipality
an authorisation to vote from the Federal President
a notification from the Federal Assembly
a notification from the parish office

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Correct answer to question 126: a polling card from the municipality

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Before every election the municipality sends a polling card to all eligible voters. It states the polling station, opening hours and constituency number and serves as proof of entry in the electoral register.

The question in German, as it appears in the test

Was bekommen wahlberechtigte Bürger und Bürgerinnen in Deutschland vor einer Wahl?

eine Wahlbenachrichtigung von der Gemeinde
eine Wahlerlaubnis vom Bundespräsidenten / von der Bundespräsidentin
eine Benachrichtigung von der Bundesversammlung
eine Benachrichtigung vom Pfarramt

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What do citizens entitled to vote in Germany receive before an election?

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