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Wie wird der Bundespräsident Österreichs gewählt?

  1. Vom Bundesrat
  2. Vom Nationalrat
  3. Direkt vom Volk
  4. Vom Ministerrat

Why this is the correct answer

Since 1951, Austria's Federal President has been elected directly by all eligible voters in a national ballot. A candidate must win an absolute majority; if no candidate achieves that in the first round, a run-off is held between the top two. Direct election gives the presidency democratic legitimacy independent of parliament.

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