Electoral system · Question 36 of 64
A party wants to enter the German Bundestag. However, it must have a minimum share of the votes. This is called …
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- D 5% threshold.
Explanation
The minimum share of the vote a party needs to enter the Bundestag is called the 5% threshold or electoral threshold. It is laid down in the Federal Elections Act. Most state elections also have such a threshold.