Catalogue question 109 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
How often are Bundestag elections normally held in Germany?
- every three years
- every four years Correct
- every five years
- every six years
Why — for every option
- A — Every three years is too frequent; the legislative term is longer.
- B — Correct: under Art. 39 of the Basic Law, the Bundestag is regularly re-elected every four years.
- C — Every five years does not match the Bundestag's legislative term (though it roughly matches the European Parliament's).
- D — Every six years does not match the Bundestag's legislative term.
Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de
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