Question 110 · Federal question
For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Für wie viele Jahre wird der Bundestag in Deutschland gewählt?
- A 2 Jahre
- B 3 Jahre
- C 4 Jahre ✓ Correct answer
- D 5 Jahre
Translation
For how many years is the Bundestag elected in Germany?
- A 2 years
- B 3 years
- C 4 years ✓ Correct answer
- D 5 years
Explanation
Under Germany’s Basic Law (Grundgesetz), members of the Bundestag are elected for a legislative term of four years, unless the Bundestag is dissolved earlier in exceptional cases.
Tips
- Link terms to constitutional provisions: Bundestag (federal parliament) has a standard four-year term. Bundespräsident and Bundesrat have different rules.
- Watch for common distractors: some countries use 5-year terms, which can mislead.
- Use elimination: very short terms (2–3 years) are uncommon for national parliaments in Germany.
- Learn key figures: Bundestag = 4 years; Federal hancellor depends on parliamentary majority, not a fixed term; Federal President = 5 years.
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