Question 98
When members of the German Bundestag change their parliamentary group, ...
Deutsch: Wenn Abgeordnete im Deutschen Bundestag ihre Fraktion wechseln, …
Answer options
- the government may lose its majority.✓ Correct answer
- the Federal President must give his/her consent in advance.
- the voters of these deputies may vote again.
- they are no longer allowed to participate in parliamentary sittings,
Explanation
In the German Bundestag, members of parliament are usually members of a parliamentary group that pursues common political goals. The composition of the parliamentary groups is important for majorities, the formation of the government and parliamentary work. Sometimes individual members of parliament decide to leave their parliamentary group or switch to another. This raises questions about the legal consequences, the stability of the government and the rights and duties of MPs.
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