Politik Und Die Jugend Flashcards by Natasha Pearson | Brainscape

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What does ‘seine Stimme ab/geben’ mean?

A

to cast a vote

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What is the term for a member of parliament in German?

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der/die Abgeordnete(n)

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What is ‘ab/stimmen’ in English?

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to vote

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What does ‘die Aktion(en)’ refer to?

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campaign

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What is the meaning of ‘die Aufmerksamkeit’?

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attention

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What is ‘der Ausschuss(*-e)’?

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committee

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Translate ‘der Ausweis(e)’ to English.

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proof of identity

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What does ‘der Beitrag(*e) (zu+DAT)’ mean?

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contribution (to)

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What is the meaning of ‘sich beteiligen (an+DAT)’?

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to participate (in)

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What does ‘beraten’ mean?

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to advise

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What is ‘die Bildungspolitik’ in English?

A

education policy

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What does ‘die Bundesebene’ refer to?

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German national level

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Who is ‘der Bundeskanzler(-)’?

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German Federal Chancellor

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What is ‘der Bundespräsident(en)’?

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German Federal President

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Translate ‘der Bundestag’ to English.

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German parliament

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What does ‘die Bundeswehr’ refer to?

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German armed forces

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What does ‘bundesweit’ mean?

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nationwide (specific to Germany)

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What is the meaning of ‘derzeit’?

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currently

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What does ‘ehrenamtlich’ mean?

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voluntary

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What does ‘ehrgeizig’ refer to?

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ambitious

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What is the meaning of ‘ein/berufen’?

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to draft, call up (into army)

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What does ‘ein/führen’ mean?

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to introduce

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What does ‘sich einig sein (über+ACC)’ mean?

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to be in agreement (about)

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What is ‘sich ein/setzen (für+ACC)’ in English?

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to stand up (for)

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What does ‘ein/ziehen’ refer to?

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to conscript

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What does ‘sich engagieren’ mean?

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to get involved

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What is ‘die Entscheidung(en)’?

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decision

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What does ‘der/die Freiwillige(n)’ mean?

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volunteer

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What is the term ‘der/die Heranwachsende(n)’ in English?

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young person

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What does ‘Kontake knüpfen’ mean?

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to make contacts

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What are ‘die Landsleute (pl)’?

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fellow countrymen

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What is ‘der Landtag(e)’?

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German regional parliament

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What does ‘die Militärdienstpflicht’ refer to?

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military service

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What does ‘minderjährig’ mean?

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minor, underage

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What is the meaning of ‘der Politiker(-)’?

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politician

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What does ‘der Querschnitt(e)’ refer to?

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cross section

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What is ‘die Regierung(en)’ in English?

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government

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What does ‘schützen (vor+DAT)’ mean?

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to protect (from)

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What is ‘der Sieg(e)’?

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victory

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What does ‘die Steuer(n)’ refer to?

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tax

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What is ‘teil/nehmen (an+DAT)’ in English?

A

to take part (in)

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Complete the phrase: ‘in die Praxis um/setzen’ means to _______.

A

put into practice

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What does ‘die Unterschriftenliste(n)’ mean?

A

petition

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What does ‘vertreten’ mean?

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to represent

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What does ‘volljährig’ refer to?

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of age (i.e. 18+)

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What is ‘die Volksabstimmung(en)’ in English?

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referendum

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What does ‘vor Ort’ mean?

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locally

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What is ‘der/die Vorsitzende(-)’?

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chairperson

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What does ‘vorwiegend’ mean?

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predominantly

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What does ‘die Waffe(n)’ refer to?

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weapon

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What is the meaning of ‘die Wahl(en)’?

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election, choice

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What does ‘wahlberechtigt’ mean?

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entitled to vote

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What does ‘das Wahlalter’ refer to?

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voting age

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What does ‘wählen’ mean?

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to vote, elect, choose

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What is ‘der Wehrdienst’?

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military service

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What does ‘die Wehrpflicht’ mean?

A

compulsory military service

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What is ‘der Zivildienst’ in English?

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community service