Language: English
Question 127 · Federal question
Why is there a 5% threshold in the electoral law of the Federal Republic of Germany? It…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Warum gibt es die 5%-Hürde im Wahlgesetz der Bundesrepublik Deutschland? Es gibt sie, weil …
- A die Programme von vielen kleinen Parteien viele Gemeinsamkeiten haben.
- B die Bürgerinnen und Bürger bei vielen kleinen Parteien die Orientierung verlieren können.
- C viele kleine Parteien die Regierungsbildung erschweren. ✓ Correct answer
- D die kleinen Parteien nicht so viel Geld haben, um die Politikerinnen und Politiker zu bezahlen.
Translation
Why is there a 5% threshold in the electoral law of the Federal Republic of Germany? It exists because …
- A the programs of many small parties have many similarities.
- B citizens can lose orientation with many small parties.
- C many small parties make government formation more difficult. ✓ Correct answer
- D the small parties do not have as much money to pay the politicians.
Explanation
The 5 percent threshold exists because too many small parties in parliament make it harder to form a stable government. It is about governability, not about voter confusion or party funding.
Tips
- Stability and coalition building are the reasons for the threshold, not confusion or money.
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