Parliament is the highest organ of legislative and representative power in those states where separation of powers is established. In parliament, the population and regions of the country are represented by elected representatives. In addition to legislative activities, parliament exercises control over the executive branch, and in some countries even takes a direct part in its formation.
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The countries where the parliament has the same name are Moldova, Italy, Greece, Canada, Armenia, New Zealand, Great Britain and others. In accordance with the constitution, some states have their own name for parliament.
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The Riksdag is the parliament in Sweden. He is elected every four years and consists of one chamber. The most important task of the Riksdag is to carefully monitor the work of the government and the implementation of laws. The Talman is the chairman of the Riksdag. He conducts meetings and is obliged to take a neutral position in relation to various political parties.
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In Finland, the parliament is called Eduscunt. At its meetings everyone can attend. The Finnish parliament consists of one chamber and is elected every four years. Any citizen of Finland who is already 18 years old can be elected to parliament and have the right to vote.
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The Russian parliament consists of two chambers and is called the Federal Assembly. The Council of Federations is the upper house, and the State Duma is the lower house. Elections to the State Duma are held every five years. Both houses sit separately from each other. In the US, Congress consists of the Senate and House of Representatives. Each state has two senators in the Senate, regardless of population. Every two years, approximately one third of the Senate is re-elected. Elections to the House of Representatives also take place every two years.
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In Germany, the parliament is called the Bundestag and consists of one chamber. Bundestag deputies are elected for a four-year term. The Bundestag can dissolve only in emergency cases, the President of Germany. In Turkmenistan, the parliament, the Mejlis, consists of 125 deputies who are elected for a five-year term in single-mandate constituencies.
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In Israel, the parliament is called the Knesset and is the supreme authority. The number of deputies is 120. They are elected by party lists. Israel has a very low percentage barrier - only 2%, so at least 10 parties are almost always represented in the Knesset. In Mongolia, the Great People's Khural consists of 76 deputies, who are elected for a four-year term. Only citizens over 25 years old can run for Khural.
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In Ukraine, the parliament - the Verkhovna Rada, consists of 450 deputies. This is the only state body in this country that is vested with legislative power. The Verkhovna Rada is the formation and control of the Cabinet of Ministers of the country.
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National Assembly - this is the name of the parliament in Bulgaria. It consists of 240 deputies, who are elected by universal suffrage for a term of four years. In the event of war or another state of emergency, the powers of deputies are extended until the end of these unforeseen circumstances.
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In Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, the country's parliament is called the Sejm. In Switzerland, the United Federal Assembly consists of two houses. The parliament of this country is arranged in such a way that both chambers balance each other and are equal. They hold meetings separately from each other and both control the work of the government.
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The Parliament of Serbia - the Assembly, consists of 250 deputies and is unicameral. Deputies are elected by popular vote for a four-year term. In Estonia, the parliament is called the Riigikogu. In it, deputies elect the head of state and exercise control over the activities of the government.
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In Japan, the only legislative body is the parliament - Kokkai, which consists of two chambers. The upper house is the House of Councilors of Japan, the lower is the House of Representatives. Both houses are elected by parallel universal suffrage. Kokkai elects the Prime Minister of Japan.
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In Croatia, the unicameral parliament - Sabor, consists of 100-160 deputies, and a certain number of mandates are reserved for the country's ethnic minorities and the Croatian diaspora. In Tajikistan, the parliament is called the Majlisi Oli and consists of two houses - the Majlisi milli and the Majlisi namoyandagon.
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In Syria, the parliament consists of 250 deputies and is called the People’s Council, or Majlis al-Shaab. The country has a one-party system, so 167 seats in the People’s Council are guaranteed to belong to representatives of the ruling Ba'ath Party.
