GENERAL QUESTION · 121
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
A party wants to get into the German Bundestag. But it must reach a minimum share of the votes. That is called …
Official German wording
Eine Partei möchte in den Deutschen Bundestag. Sie muss aber einen Mindestanteil an Wählerstimmen haben. Das heißt …
Answer options
- Athe 5% hurdle.Correct answer
- Bthe admission limit.
- Cthe base value.
- Dthe guideline.
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
The minimum share of 5 per cent of the second votes is called the 5 per cent hurdle (Section 4(2) of the Federal Electoral Act). "Admission limit", "base value" and "guideline" are not common or correct terms for it.
A minimum share of five per cent is called the 5 per cent hurdle.
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