Language: English
Question 89 · Federal question
What is the term for the association of members of parliament from a party in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wie nennt man in Deutschland die Vereinigung von Abgeordneten einer Partei im Parlament?
- A Verband
- B Ältestenrat
- C Fraktion ✓ Correct answer
- D Opposition
Translation
What is the term for the association of members of parliament from a party in Germany?
- A Association
- B Council of Elders
- C Parliamentary Group ✓ Correct answer
- D Opposition
Explanation
Members of parliament from the same party, or allied parties, form a Parliamentary Group, which organizes strategy, committee seats, and speaking time. This is different from a general association, the council of senior members, or the opposition camp.
Tips
- Parliamentary Group is the term for a party's MPs organized together inside the chamber.
- Council of Elders manages procedure, opposition is a broader camp, both are different things.
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