GENERAL QUESTION · 98
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
When members of the German Bundestag change their parliamentary group, …
Official German wording
Wenn Abgeordnete im Deutschen Bundestag ihre Fraktion wechseln, …
Answer options
- Athey may no longer take part in the sittings of parliament.
- Bthe government may lose its majority.Correct answer
- Cthe Federal President must first give his/her consent.
- Dthe voters of these members of parliament may vote again.
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
The government depends on a majority in the Bundestag; a change of parliamentary group can shift that majority and weaken the government. Members keep their mandate and may continue to take part in sittings (a), the Federal President's consent (c) is not required, and a fresh vote by the electorate (d) is not provided for.
Switching groups can cost the government its majority.
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