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GENERAL QUESTION · 127

Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025

Why is there a 5% hurdle in the electoral law of the Federal Republic of Germany? It exists because …

Official German wording

Warum gibt es die 5%-Hürde im Wahlgesetz der Bundesrepublik Deutschland? Es gibt sie, weil …

Answer options

  1. A
    the programmes of many small parties have much in common.
  2. B
    citizens can lose their orientation with many small parties.
  3. C
    many small parties make it difficult to form a government.Correct answer
  4. D
    small parties do not have as much money to pay the politicians.

EDITORIAL LEARNING AID

Why is this answer correct?

For the “Leben in Deutschland” test, connect “many small parties make it difficult to form a government.” with the meaning of the question. This is the answer marked as correct in the official key. “the programmes of many small parties have much in common.” is not part of the solution and points to a different issue. Learn the key term together with the complete correct answer instead of memorising only its letter.

This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.

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Source

Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF

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