GermanyAufgabe 107 · Politics in a democracy
For how many years is the Federal Parliament (Bundestag) in Germany elected?
In the exam (German)
Für wie viele Jahre wird der Bundestag in Deutschland gewählt?
- a2 years2 Jahre
- b4 years4 JahreCorrect answer
- c6 years6 Jahre
- d8 years8 Jahre
Why?
The Bundestag is elected for four years (Article 39 of the Basic Law, Grundgesetz); this period is called the electoral term (Wahlperiode). Do not mix this up: the head of state is elected for five years. Memory aid: Bundestag 4, Federal President 5.
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Questions and options: Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), Gesamtfragenkatalog for the “Leben in Deutschland” test and the Einbürgerungstest, as of 07.05.2025 (Annex 1 to the Einbürgerungstestverordnung). The English translation and the explanations are ours, written with AI; in the exam the questions are asked in German. The coats of arms, flags and photos come from Wikimedia Commons, the maps and ballot papers are drawn by us – authors and licences are listed under Image credits. This is not a government service.
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