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Legislature
Croatia
- EnglishThe Croatian Parliament shall be a representative body of the people and shall be vested with legislative power in the Republic of Croatia. (Art. 70)
- CroatianHrvatski sabor je predstavničko tijelo građana i nositelj zakonodavne vlasti u Republici Hrvatskoj. (Članak 70)
Legislature
Mexico
- EnglishThe legislative power of the United Mexican States is deposited in a General Congress, which will be divided in two Chambers, one of deputies and another of senators. (Art. 50)
- SpanishEl poder legislativo de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos se deposita en un Congreso general, que se dividirá en dos Cámaras, una de diputados y otra de senadores. (Art. 50)
Legislature
Angola
- English1. The National Assembly shall be the parliament of the Republic of Angola.
2. The National Assembly shall be a single house representing all Angolans, which shall express the sovereign will of the people and exercise the legislative power of the state. (Art. 141) - Portuguese1. A Assembleia Nacional é o parlamento da República de Angola.
2. A Assembleia Nacional é um órgão unicamaral, representativo de todos os angolanos, que exprime a vontade soberana do povo e exerce o poder legislativo do Estado. (Art. 141)
Legislature
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- EnglishOf the Senators-
a. four shall be appointed by the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister; and
b. two shall be appointed by the Governor-General acting in accordance with the advice of the Leader of the Opposition. (Sec. 28)
Legislature
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- EnglishThat Election of Members of Parliament ought to be free. (Bill of Rights 1689, Heading 24)
Legislature
Oman
- English
Majlis Oman consists of the following:
– Majlis Al-Dawla
– Majlis Al-Shura (Art. 68) - Arabic
يتكون مجلس عمان من الآتي:
– مجلس الدولة.
– مجلس الشورى. (المادّة ٦٨)
Legislature
Viet Nam
- EnglishThe National Assembly is the highest representative body of the People and the highest state power body of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
The National Assembly shall exercise constitutional and legislative powers, decide on important issues for the country, and conduct the supreme oversight over the activities of the State. (Art. 69) - VietnameseQuốc hội là cơ quan đại biểu cao nhất của Nhân dân, cơ quan quyền lực nhà nước cao nhất của nước Cộng hoà xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam.
Quốc hội thực hiện quyền lập hiến, quyền lập pháp, quyết định các vấn đề quan trọng của đất nước và giám sát tối cao đối với hoạt động của Nhà nước. (Điều 69)
Legislature
Liberia
- 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
Namibia
- EnglishThe election of members in terms of Article 46(1 )(a) hereof shall be on party lists and in accordance with the principles of proportional representation as set out in Schedule 4 hereof. (Art. 49)
Legislature
Australia
- EnglishThe qualifications of a senator shall be the same as those of a member of the House of Representatives. (Sec. 16)