How often are there usually federal elections in Germany?
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Correct answer to question 109: every four years
Explanation
Article 39 of the Basic Law sets the Bundestag's term at four years, so federal elections are normally held every four years. Early elections happen only if parliament is dissolved, as in 2005 after Chancellor Schröder lost a vote of confidence.
The question in German, as it appears in the test
Wie oft gibt es normalerweise Bundestagswahlen in Deutschland?
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