Catalogue question 13 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
In parliament, the term "opposition" refers to …
- the governing parties.
- the parliamentary group with the most members.
- all parties that cleared the 5% threshold at the last election.
- all members of parliament who do not belong to the governing party or parties. Correct
Why — for every option
- A — The opposite is true: the governing parties form the government majority, not the opposition.
- B — The largest parliamentary group may or may not be part of the government; size alone does not define the opposition.
- C — The 5% threshold governs entry into parliament, regardless of whether a party later governs or is in opposition.
- D — Correct: the opposition consists of all members and parliamentary groups that do not form the government — they hold the government to account in parliament.
Source: www.bundestag.de
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