The Bayerischer Landtag

The Bayerischer Landtag (Bavarian State Parliament) is one of Bavaria's supreme state bodies. As such, the Parliament is at the centre of the political system of the Free State.

The 180 members of the Bavarian State Parliament (without excess and compensation mandates) represent the people, not just one party or group of voters. They are only accountable to their own conscience and not bound to orders. The members of the Bavarian State Parliament are elected by universal, equal, direct and secret ballot in accordance with an improved proportional representation of the citizens entitled to vote in constituencies and election districts. The term of office is for five years.

The central tasks of the Bavarian State Parliament comprise legislation for the Free State of Bavaria, the election of the Prime Minister, the control of the government and the passing of the budget.

The Bavarian Parliament has had its seat in Munich's Maximilianeum since 1949. The building, named after King Maximilian II, has accommodated the eponymous foundation for particularly gifted students since 1876. The parliament moved into the Maximilianeum after the original parliamentary building was destroyed in a bomb attack during WWII.

• The objects of the Bayerischer Landtag available on bavarikon

Exhibitions of the Bayerischer Landtag available on bavarikon

• The Constitution of the Kingdom of Bavaria 1818–1918