GENERAL QUESTION · 117
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
What percentage of the second votes must parties receive at least in order to be elected to the German Bundestag?
Official German wording
Wie viel Prozent der Zweitstimmen müssen Parteien mindestens bekommen, um in den Deutschen Bundestag gewählt zu werden?
Answer options
- A3%
- B4%
- C5%Correct answer
- D6%
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
Under Section 4(2) of the Federal Electoral Act, a party needs at least 5 per cent of the second votes to enter the Bundestag. Three, four or six per cent are not enough.
Five per cent of the second votes to enter the Bundestag.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF