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Naturalization test · Question 117

Wie viel Prozent der Zweitstimmen müssen Parteien mindestens bekommen, um in den Deutschen Bundestag gewählt zu werden?

Answer options

  • a)3%
  • b)4%
  • c)5%✓ Correct
  • d)6%

Simply explained

The 5-percent threshold is set out in the Bundeswahlgesetz. Parties that receive fewer votes do not enter parliament. This is how Germany prevents many small parties from complicating the formation of a government.

Source: BAMF →

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