GermanyAufgabe 110 · 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
- b3 years3 Jahre
- c4 years4 JahreCorrect answer
- d5 years5 Jahre
Why?
Under Article 39 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz), the Bundestag is elected for four years. This period is called the electoral term (Wahlperiode or Legislaturperiode). Five years is a typical trap: that is how long the electoral term lasts in almost all state parliaments, but not in the Bundestag.
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