NOUN
dieSperrklauselelectoral threshold; exclusion clause
Sperrklausel is a German noun that means electoral threshold or exclusion clause.
Definitions
1.a rule that sets a minimum percentage of votes a party needs to gain representation in a parliament or body(politics)
a.minimum vote percentage for entering parliament
Die Fünf-Prozent-Sperrklausel soll verhindern, dass zu viele kleine Parteien im Bundestag vertreten sind.—The five percent electoral threshold is intended to prevent too many small parties from being represented in the Bundestag.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | — | die Sperrklauseln |
| Genitive | — | — |
| Dative | — | — |
| Accusative | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sperrklausel" mean in English?
- "Sperrklausel" means electoral threshold or exclusion clause. It is a German noun.
- What part of speech is "Sperrklausel"?
- "Sperrklausel" is a noun in German.
