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Legislature
Dominican Republic
- EnglishThe Legislative Power is exercised in the name of the people by the National Congress, formed by the Senate of the Republic and the Chamber of Deputies. (Art. 76)
- SpanishEl Poder Legislativo se ejerce en nombre del pueblo por el Congreso Nacional, conformado por el Senado de la República y la Cámara de Diputados. (Art. 76)
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
Uruguay
- EnglishThe Chamber of Senators shall be composed of thirty members, elected directly by the people, in a single electoral district, pursuant to the guaranties and rules concerning suffrage contained in Section III and as stated in subsequent articles. … (Art. 94)
- SpanishLa Cámara de Senadores se compondrá de treinta miembros, elegidos directamente por el pueblo, en una sola circunscripción electoral, conforme con las garantías y las normas que para el sufragio se establecen en la Sección lII y a lo que expresan los artículos siguientes. … (Art. 94)
Legislature
Germany
- EnglishThe Länder shall participate through the Bundesrat in the legislation and administration of the Federation and in matters concerning the European Union. (Art. 50)
- GermanDurch den Bundesrat wirken die Länder bei der Gesetzgebung und Verwaltung des Bundes und in Angelegenheiten der Europäischen Union mit. (Art. 50)
Legislature
Gambia
- EnglishThe National Assembly shall comprise —
(a) fifty-three members elected from the constitutions demarcated by the Boundaries Commission; and
(b) five members nominated by the president.
… (Sec. 88)
Legislature
Ecuador
- EnglishTo be an Assembly person, one must be an Ecuadorian national, at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of registering one's candidacy, and in possession of political rights. (Art. 119)
- SpanishPara ser asambleísta se requerirá tener nacionalidad ecuatoriana, haber cumplido dieciocho años de edad al momento de la inscripción de la candidatura y estar en goce de los derechos políticos. (Art. 119)
Legislature
Namibia
- English(1) The composition of the National Assembly shall be as follows:
(a) ninety-six (96) members to be elected by the registered voters by direct and secret ballot. Every Namibian citizen who has the qualificaions described in Article 17 hereof shall be entitled to vote in the elections for members of the National Assembly and, subject to Article 47 hereof shall be eligible for candidature as a member of the National Assembly;
(b) not more than eight (8) persons appointed by the President under Article 32(5)(c) hereof by virtue of their special expertise, status, skill or experience: provided that such members shall have no vote in the National Assembly, and shall not be taken into account for the purpose of determining any specific majorities that are required under this Constitution or any other law.
(2) Subject to the principles referred to in Article 49 hereof, the members of the National Assembly referred to in Sub-Article (1)(a) hereof shall be elected in accordance with procedures to be determined by Act of Parliament. (Art. 46)
Legislature
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
- EnglishI. The equal participation of men and women shall be guaranteed in the election of the members of the assembly.
II. Proportional participation of the nations and rural native indigenous peoples shall be guaranteed in the election of members of the assembly.
III. The law shall define the special districts of the rural native indigenous peoples, in which population density and geographical continuity shall not be considered as conditional criteria. (Art. 147) - SpanishI. En la elección de asambleístas se garantizará la igual participación de hombres y mujeres.
II. En la elección de asambleístas se garantizará la participación proporcional de las naciones y pueblos indígena originario campesinos.
III. La ley determinará las circunscripciones especiales indígena originario campesinas, donde no deberán ser considerados como criterios condicionales la densidad poblacional, ni la continuidad geográfica. (Art. 147)
Legislature
Congo
- EnglishThe members of the Senate bear the title of Senator. They are elected by indirect universal suffrage by the departmental and municipal councilors.
… (Art. 133) - FrenchLes membres du Sénat portent le titre de sénateur. Ils sont élus au suffrage universel indirect par les conseillers départementaux et municipaux.
… (Art. 133)
Legislature
Yemen
- EnglishThe House of Representatives consists of 301 members, who shall be elected in a secret, free and equal vote directly by the people. The Republic shall be divided into constituencies equal in number of population with a variation of not more than 5% plus or minus. Each constituency shall elect a member to the House of Representatives. (Art. 63)
- Arabicيتألف مجلس النواب من ثلاثمائة عضو وعضو واحد، ينتخبون بطريق الإقتراع السري العام الحر المباشر المتساوي وتقسم الجمهورية إلى دوائر انتخابية متساوية من حيث العدد السكاني مع التجاوز عن نسبة (5%) زيادةً أو نقصاناً وينتخب عن كل دائرة عضو واحد. (المادّة 63)