Usage Note
Wahlbezirk refers to the smallest administrative unit used to organise voting. Unlike Wahlkreis, which is larger and elects a representative, a Wahlbezirk is simply a practical subdivision for counting votes and managing polling stations.
Examples
"Der Wahlbezirk umfasste rund 1.200 wahlberechtigte Personen."
Natural Translation
The electoral district encompassed around 1,200 eligible voters.
Literal Translation
The electoral-district encompassed around 1,200 eligible persons.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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