413. For how many years is the state parliament (Landtag) in Rhineland-Palatinate elected?

Answer options

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

Explanation

Under the Land constitution of Rhineland-Palatinate and the state electoral law, the Landtag is elected for a five-year legislative period; early termination is possible only through dissolution under constitutionally regulated conditions. The shift of most Länder to five-year terms since the 1990s aimed to stabilize governance and avoid overly frequent elections. Stable terms also ensure continuity of the Land’s participation in the Bundesrat, which is central to federal lawmaking in Germany’s federal system.