GENERAL QUESTION · 127
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
Why is there a 5% hurdle in the electoral law of the Federal Republic of Germany? It exists because …
Official German wording
Warum gibt es die 5%-Hürde im Wahlgesetz der Bundesrepublik Deutschland? Es gibt sie, weil …
Answer options
- Athe programmes of many small parties have much in common.
- Bcitizens can lose their orientation with many small parties.
- Cmany small parties make it difficult to form a government.Correct answer
- Dsmall parties do not have as much money to pay the politicians.
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
The 5 per cent hurdle is intended to prevent many small parties from entering the Bundestag and making it difficult to form stable governments. Common programmes, voters losing their orientation or a lack of money on the part of the parties are not the legal reason.
The 5 per cent hurdle is meant to enable stable governments.
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