Electoral principles · Question 23 of 64
Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?
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Answer
- B Voters may neither be influenced nor forced to vote in a particular way, and they must not suffer any disadvantage because of how they vote.
Explanation
Under Article 38 of the Basic Law, elections are general, direct, free, equal and secret. Free means that nobody may pressure or bribe voters or put them at a disadvantage because of how they voted. There is no compulsory voting in Germany; voting is voluntary.