Catalogue question 117 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
What minimum percentage of second votes must parties receive to be elected to the German Bundestag?
- 3%
- 4%
- 5% Correct
- 6%
Why — for every option
- A — 3% is below the actual threshold clause.
- B — 4% is just below the actual threshold clause.
- C — Correct: under the Federal Elections Act, a threshold clause of 5% of second votes applies (or alternatively at least three won constituency seats).
- D — 6% is above the actual threshold clause.
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