Government & Elections Vocabulary

Regierung und Wahlen Vokabular

Master essential German vocabulary for politics, government branches, and elections. This B2-level list covers key terms about government structures, electoral processes, and political institutions. Learn practical German words for discussing political systems and democratic participation. Perfect for intermediate learners expanding their political vocabulary.

Learn 15 German words from the Government & Elections Vocabulary vocabulary list for B2 level in Politics category . Each word includes meanings, translations, pronunciations, conjugations, examples, collocations, idioms, synonyms, antonyms, and word families.

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Regierung

government
Examples
Die deutsche Regierung hat neue Gesetze verabschiedet.
The German government has passed new laws.
Die Regierung tritt heute zu einer Sitzung zusammen.
The government is meeting for a session today.
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Parlament

parliament
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Das Parlament hat das neue Gesetz verabschiedet.
Parliament passed the new law.
Die Abgeordneten debattieren im Parlament.
The representatives debate in parliament.
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Bundestag

Federal Diet (German parliament)
Examples
Der Bundestag hat heute über das neue Gesetz debattiert.
The Bundestag debated the new law today.
Die Abgeordneten sitzen im Bundestag.
The members of parliament sit in the Bundestag.
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Bundesrat

Federal Council
Examples
Der Bundesrat hat dem Gesetz zugestimmt.
The Federal Council approved the law.
Die Ministerpräsidenten vertreten ihre Länder im Bundesrat.
The minister-presidents represent their states in the Federal Council.
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Wahl

choice, election, selection
Examples
Ich habe eine schwierige Wahl zu treffen.
I have a difficult choice to make.
Die Wahl findet nächsten Sonntag statt.
The election takes place next Sunday.
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Kandidat

candidate
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Der Kandidat hat die Wahl gewonnen.
The candidate won the election.
Sie ist Kandidatin für die Stelle.
She is a candidate for the position.
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Partei

party
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Die Partei hat ein neues Programm.
The party has a new program.
Er ist Mitglied einer großen Partei.
He is a member of a large party.
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Koalition

coalition
Examples
Die beiden Parteien haben eine Koalition gebildet.
The two parties have formed a coalition.
Die Koalition regiert das Land seit fünf Jahren.
The coalition has been governing the country for five years.
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Opposition

opposition
Examples
Die Opposition kritisiert den neuen Gesetzesentwurf scharf.
The opposition sharply criticizes the new draft law.
Seit der Wahl befindet sich seine Partei in der Opposition.
Since the election, his party has been in opposition.
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Abgeordneter

member of parliament, delegate, representative
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Der Abgeordnete sprach im Parlament.
The representative spoke in parliament.
Die Abgeordneten diskutieren das neue Gesetz.
The representatives are discussing the new law.
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Ministerium

ministry
Examples
Das Ministerium hat neue Richtlinien veröffentlicht.
The ministry has published new guidelines.
Er arbeitet im Bundesministerium für Gesundheit.
He works at the Federal Ministry of Health.
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Verfassung

constitution, condition, state
Examples
Die deutsche Verfassung heißt Grundgesetz.
The German constitution is called Basic Law.
Er ist heute nicht in der besten Verfassung.
He is not in the best condition today.
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Demokratie

democracy
Examples
Die Demokratie ist eine wichtige Regierungsform.
Democracy is an important form of government.
In einer Demokratie haben die Bürger das Recht zu wählen.
In a democracy, citizens have the right to vote.
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Mehrheit

majority
Examples
Die Mehrheit der Bürger unterstützt die neue Politik.
The majority of citizens supports the new policy.
Er gewann die Wahl mit einer knappen Mehrheit.
He won the election with a narrow majority.
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Stimme

voice
Examples
Sie hat eine schöne Stimme.
She has a beautiful voice.
Er hat seine Stimme bei der Wahl abgegeben.
He cast his vote in the election.
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