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überhangmandate
"Überhangmandate" refers to surplus seats in the German Bundestag that a party gains when it wins more direct constituency mandates than its proportional share of votes would otherwise entitle it to.
In a sentence
Die Überhangmandate, die bei der letzten Wahl vergeben wurden, beeinflussten die Sitzverteilung im Parlament.
The overhang seats assigned in the last election influenced the seat distribution in parliament.
Here, 'Überhangmandate' is used as a subject to describe a political concept regarding extra seats in a proportional representation system.
Ein umfangreiches Verständnis von Überhangmandaten ist wichtig für das Studium des deutschen Wahlsystems.
A comprehensive understanding of overhang seats is important for studying the German electoral system.
The term 'Überhangmandate' here highlights an area of study concerning the specific election mechanics.
Die Diskussion über Überhangmandate verdeutlicht die Komplexität des Wahlsystems.
The discussion about overhang seats illustrates the complexity of the electoral system.
In this example, 'Überhangmandate' is the focal point of a discussion, demonstrating its role in political debates.
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