Question 13 · Federal question
In parliament, the term "opposition" refers to…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Im Parlament steht der Begriff "Opposition" für …
- A die regierenden Parteien.
- B die Fraktion mit den meisten Abgeordneten.
- C alle Parteien, die bei der letzten Wahl die 5%-Hürde erreichen konnten.
- D alle Abgeordneten, die nicht zu der Regierungspartei/den Regierungsparteien gehören. ✓ Correct answer
Translation
In parliament, the term "opposition" refers to…
- A the governing parties.
- B the faction with the most members.
- C all parties that reached the 5% threshold in the last election.
- D all members who do not belong to the governing party/parties. ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In parliamentary systems like Germany's, the opposition consists of all members of parliament who do not belong to the governing party or governing coalition. They scrutinize the government, propose alternatives, and hold it accountable.
Tips
- Look for wording that contrasts with "government" or "governing coalition"; the opposition is everyone outside of it.
- Eliminate options that define opposition by the largest group or by election thresholds (e.g., 5% rule); these do not determine opposition status.
- Remember: even parties that passed the threshold can be in government or opposition depending on coalition formation.
- Use the principle: majority forms the government; the remaining MPs form the opposition.
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