423. For how many years is the Landtag in the Free State of Saxony elected?

Answer options

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

Explanation

Under the Constitution of the Free State of Saxony, the Saxon Landtag is elected for a five-year term; early elections are possible only in constitutionally defined cases (e.g., dissolution or a failed vote of confidence). Article 28(1) of the Basic Law requires the Länder to uphold a republican, democratic, and rule-of-law order, but leaves details such as term length to state constitutions. The five-year term, set in the 1992 Saxon Constitution, reflects a broader 1990s trend toward enhancing governmental stability while maintaining periodic democratic legitimation.