Warum gibt es die 5%-Hürde im Wahlgesetz der Bundesrepublik Deutschland? Es gibt sie, weil …
Why is there the 5% hurdle in the election law of the Federal Republic of Germany? It exists because ...
die Programme von vielen kleinen Parteien viele Gemeinsamkeiten haben.
the programs of many small parties have many similarities.
die Bürgerinnen und Bürger bei vielen kleinen Parteien die Orientierung verlieren können.
citizens can lose orientation with many small parties.
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viele kleine Parteien die Regierungsbildung erschweren.
many small parties make it difficult to form a government.
die kleinen Parteien nicht so viel Geld haben, um die Politikerinnen und Politiker zu bezahlen.
small parties do not have enough money to pay politicians.
Why this answer is correct
A highly fragmented parliament can make stable majorities harder to form. The threshold aims to reduce that risk while exceptions preserve particular representation rights.
Elections and political parties
Practise voting rights, ballots, election principles, parliamentary representation and party coalitions.