electoral term
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electoral term
The fixed period of time for which a parliament or another political body is elected and remains in office. Also called a legislative term.
In Deutschland dauert eine Wahlperiode des Bundestages in der Regel vier Jahre.
In Germany, an electoral term of the Bundestag usually lasts four years.
'Wahlperiode' is a compound noun made up of 'die Wahl' (the election) and 'die Periode' (the period). So it directly refers to the period of time that begins with an election.
Die aktuelle Wahlperiode neigt sich dem Ende zu.
The current electoral term is drawing to a close.
This word is used almost exclusively in a political context for the term of office of elected bodies such as parliaments or councils.
Die Regierung möchte das Gesetz noch in dieser Wahlperiode verabschieden.
The government wants to pass the law during this electoral term.
The genitive is often used to specify which body is meant, for example 'die Wahlperiode des Bundestages' (the electoral term of the Bundestag) or 'die Wahlperiode des Europäischen Parlaments' (the electoral term of the European Parliament).
Die nächste Wahlperiode des Stadtrats beginnt im September.
The next electoral term of the city council begins in September.
term of office
Amtszeit refers to a person who holds public office or an official position. Wahlperiode, by contrast, refers to an elected political body. A municipal council therefore has a Wahlperiode, while a mayor has an Amtszeit.
Die Wahlperiode des Gemeinderats beträgt laut Satzung fünf Jahre.
According to the bylaws, the municipal council's electoral term is five years.
Die Amtszeit des Bürgermeisters beträgt laut Satzung sechs Jahre.
According to the bylaws, the mayor's term of office is six years.
