343. For how many years is the state parliament in Bremen elected?

Answer options

1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6

Explanation

The Bremen state parliament (Bremische Bürgerschaft) is elected for four years under the Land constitution, diverging from the five-year term common in most other Länder. Article 28(1) of the Basic Law sets electoral principles but leaves the length of legislative terms to the states, enabling Bremen to retain a Hanseatic tradition of more frequent democratic accountability. Historically, the shorter term reflects urban self-government practices. Elections to the Bürgerschaft are typically held concurrently with municipal representative bodies in Bremen and Bremerhaven, aligning state and local political accountability.