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Lower Saxony State Parliament

The Lower Saxony State Parliament (Landtag Niedersachsen) is the legislative body responsible for making laws and overseeing the government in the German state of Lower Saxony. It is composed of elected representatives who debate and pass legislation on issues such as education, transportation, and public services. The parliament also approves the state budget and holds the government accountable through inquiries and debates. Typically elected every five years, the Landtag reflects the political preferences of the state's residents and plays a key role in shaping regional policies within the federal system of Germany.