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Legislature
- EnglishThe legislative power is exercised by the National Assembly. The members of the National Assembly have the title of Deputy. (Art. 111)
- Arabicيمارس المجلس الوطني السلطة التشريعية، ويحمل أعضاء المجلس الوطني لقب نائب. (المادة 111)
- FrenchLe Pouvoir Législatif est exercé par l'Assemblée Nationale. Les membres de l'Assemblée Nationale portent le titre de Député. (Art. 111)
Legislature
- EnglishThe legislative power is exercised by a unique chamber denominated [the] National Assembly whose members bear the title of Deputies.
… (Art. 83) - FrenchLe pouvoir législatif est exercé par une chambre unique dénommée Assemblée nationale dont les membres portent le titre de députés.
… (Art. 83)
Legislature
- English1. There shall be a Parliament of Uganda.
… (Art. 77)
Legislature
- English
The legislative power is exercised by the Parliament. The Parliament is composed of the National Assembly and of the Senate. (Art. 85)
- French
Le pouvoir législatif est exercé par le Parlement. Le Parlement est composé de l’Assemblée nationale et du Sénat. (Art. 85)
Legislature
- English1. Parliament shall enact legislation through Bills passed by the National Assembly and assented to by the President.
… (Art. 63)
Legislature
- EnglishThe members of the National Assembly have the title of National Deputy. They are elected by universal, direct and secret suffrage.
The candidates to the legislative elections are presented by the political parties or by the political groups. They may also present themselves as independents.
… (Art. 101) - FrenchLes membres de l’Assemblée nationale portent le titre de député national. Ils sont élus au suffrage universel direct et secret.
Les candidats aux élections législatives sont présentés par des partis politiques ou par des regroupements politiques. Ils peuvent aussi se présenter en indépendants.
… (Art. 101)
Legislature
- EnglishCitizens of Liberia who meet the following qualifications are eligible to become members of the Legislature.
a. for the Senate, have attained the age of 30 years and for the House of Representatives, have attained the age of 25 years;
b. be domiciled in the country or constituency to be represented not less than one year prior to the time of the election and be a taxpayer. (Art. 30)
Legislature
- EnglishThe National Assembly shall consist of-
(a) such number of members directly elected in accordance with-
(i) this Constitution; and
(ii) subject to this Constitution, an Act, as is equal to the number of electoral areas;
(b) not more than 10 members elected on the basis of the scheme of proportional representation specified in Schedule 4. (Art. 78)
Legislature
- English
The Deputies are elected by universal direct suffrage. ... (Art. 80)
- French
Les députés sont élus au suffrage universel direct. ... (Art. 80)
Legislature
- English(1) A person is qualified for election as a Member of the National Assembly if he or she—
(a) is registered as a voter; and
(b) is at least twenty-one years of age;
unless he or she is disqualified under subsection (2) or (3).
… (Sec. 125)