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Legislature
Trinidad and Tobago
- EnglishSubject to the provisions of section 48, a person shall be qualified to be elected as a member of the House of Representatives if, and shall not be qualified to be so elected unless, he—
(a) is a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago of the age of eighteen years or upwards, and
(b) has resided in Trinidad and Tobago for a period of two years immediately before the date of his nomination for election or is domiciled and resident in Trinidad and Tobago at that date. (Sec. 47)
Legislature
Niger
- 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
Uganda
- English1. A person is qualified to be a member of Parliament if that person-
a. is a citizen of Uganda;
b. is a registered voter; and
c. has completed a minimum formal education of Advanced Level standard or its equivalent which shall be established in a manner and at a time prescribed by Parliament by law.
… (Art. 80)
Legislature
Solomon Islands
- EnglishThere shall be a national legislature for Solomon Islands, which shall consist of a single chamber and shall be known as the National Parliament of Solomon Islands. (Sec. 46)
Legislature
Belize
- EnglishSubject to the provisions of section 63 of this Constitution, a person shall be qualified to be appointed as a Senator if, and shall not be qualified to be so appointed unless, he-
(a) is a citizen of Belize of the age of eighteen years or upwards; and
(b) has resided in Belize for a period of at least one year immediately before the date of his appointment. (Sec. 62)
Legislature
Panama
- EnglishLegislative functions of the Nation are vested in the National Assembly … (Art. 159)
- SpanishLa función legislativa, es ejercida por medio de la Asamblea Nacional … (Art. 159)