Question 44
Wen kann man als Bürgerin/Bürger in Deutschland nicht direkt wählen?Who cannot be directly elected by citizens in Germany?
Options
- Abgeordnete des EU-ParlamentsMembers of the European Parliament
- Die Bundespräsidentin/den BundespräsidentenThe Federal President
- LandtagsabgeordneteState parliament members
- BundestagsabgeordneteMembers of the Bundestag
Explanation
The Federal President is chosen by the Bundesversammlung, a special federal convention, not by a popular vote. All the other offices listed—MEPs, Landtag members, and Bundestag deputies—are elected directly by citizens in regular elections. This indirect election reflects the ceremonial and non-partisan role of the head of state.
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