Question 123
What is the "5% hurdle" in Germany?
Deutsch: Was ist in Deutschland die "5 %-Hürde"?
Answer options
- Attendance control in the Bundestag for votes
- Minimum share of votes to get into parliament✓ Correct answer
- Attendance check in the Bundesrat for votes
- Voting regulation in the Bundestag for small parties
Explanation
In Germany, the Bundestag is elected according to a personalized proportional representation system. Parties, vote shares and legal regulations play an important role in determining which parties actually receive seats in parliament. In order to prevent too much fragmentation of parliament, there are certain hurdles and electoral principles that determine who is represented. Against this background, the question refers to a well-known provision of German electoral law.
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