443. For how many years is the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein elected?
Official German wording
Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Schleswig-Holstein gewählt?
Answer options
Correct answer
5
Explanation
The Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein is elected for five years; the length of the legislative term is laid down in the state constitution. The determination of term length is a matter for the Land; the Basic Law (Art. 28(1) GG) mandates democratic principles and electoral guarantees but does not prescribe a specific term. Early termination is possible only under narrowly defined constitutional conditions (e.g., self-dissolution by a qualified majority or prolonged inability to form a government), balancing stability with democratic responsiveness.
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.