Language: English
Question 98 · Federal question
If members of the German Bundestag change their parliamentary group, ...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wenn Abgeordnete im Deutschen Bundestag ihre Fraktion wechseln, …
- A dürfen sie nicht mehr an den Sitzungen des Parlaments teilnehmen.
- B kann die Regierung ihre Mehrheit verlieren. ✓ Correct answer
- C muss die Bundespräsidentin/der Bundespräsident zuvor ihr/sein Einverständnis geben.
- D dürfen die Wählerinnen/Wähler dieser Abgeordneten noch einmal wählen.
Translation
If members of the German Bundestag change their parliamentary group, ...
- A they are no longer allowed to participate in parliamentary sessions.
- B the government may lose its majority. ✓ Correct answer
- C the Federal President must first give their consent.
- D the voters of these members are allowed to vote again.
Explanation
Bundestag members hold a free mandate under Article 38 GG, so switching parliamentary groups does not cost them their seat, but it can shift the balance of seats and put the government's majority at risk.
Tips
- A free mandate means MPs keep their seat no matter which group they join.
- Group switches matter because they can tip who holds the majority, not because of any presidential approval.
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