393. For how many years is the Landtag of Lower Saxony elected?

Answer options

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

Explanation

The regular legislative term of the Landtag of Lower Saxony is five years; this is anchored in the Constitution of the State of Lower Saxony. In the 1990s, many Länder extended their formerly four-year terms to five years to enhance governmental stability, and Lower Saxony followed this trend. While the homogeneity clause in Article 28(1) of the Basic Law safeguards core democratic electoral principles, the length of the term lies within the Länder’s constitutional autonomy. Early elections are constitutionally possible but do not alter the regular five-year term.