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Official question #117Einbürgerungstest

Wie viel Prozent der Zweitstimmen müssen Parteien mindestens bekommen, um in den Deutschen Bundestag gewählt zu werden?

What minimum percentage of second votes must parties receive to be elected to the German Bundestag?

Correct answer

5%

5%

Why

The 5% threshold (Fünf-Prozent-Hürde) keeps very small parties out of the Bundestag, with a narrow exception for parties that win at least three constituency seats.

Answer choices

  • A3%3%
  • B4%4%
  • C5%5%
  • D6%6%