433. For how many years is the state parliament (Landtag) in Saxony-Anhalt elected?

Official German wording

Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Sachsen-Anhalt gewählt?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer

5

Explanation

Under the state constitution and the State Electoral Act, the Landtag of Saxony-Anhalt is elected for a five-year term. This aligns with the practice in most Länder and implements the Basic Law’s requirement of periodic democratic elections (Article 28(1) GG). Early termination is possible only in narrowly defined constitutional circumstances (e.g., dissolution of the Landtag or failure to form a government). The five-year period balances governmental continuity with democratic accountability.

Official sources

The German questions come from the original BAMF catalog for the Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland. Translations and explanations are study aids; verify legal details in the official sources.