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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
Singapore
- EnglishThe legislative power of Singapore shall be vested in the Legislature which shall consist of the President and Parliament. (Art. 38)
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
Romania
- English(1) Parliament is the supreme representative body of the Romanian people and the sole legislative authority of the country.
(2) Parliament consists of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. (Art. 61) - Romanian(1) Parlamentul este organul reprezentativ suprem al poporului român şi unica autoritate legiuitoare a ţării.
(2) Parlamentul este alcătuit din Camera Deputaţilor şi Senat. (Art. 61)
Legislature
United States of America
- EnglishThe Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; … (Amendment XVII)
Legislature
Micronesia, Federated States of
- EnglishThe legislative power of the national government is vested in the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia. (Art. IX, Sec. 1)
Legislature
Thailand
- EnglishThe National Assembly consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. … (Sec. 79)
- Thaiรัฐสภาประกอบด้วยสภาผู้แทนราษฎรและวุฒิสภา … (มาตรา ๗๙)
Legislature
Lesotho
- EnglishThere shall be a Parliament which shall consist of the King, a Senate and a National Assembly. (Sec. 54)
Legislature
Spain
- English(1) The Senate is the House of territorial representation.
(2) In each province, four Senators shall be elected by the voters thereof by universal, free, equal, direct and secret suffrage, under the terms to be laid down by an organic act.
... (Sec. 69) - Spanish1. El Senado es la Cámara de representación territorial.
2. En cada provincia se elegirán cuatro Senadores por sufragio universal, libre, igual, directo y secreto por los votantes de cada una de ellas, en los términos que señale una ley orgánica.
… (Art. 69)
Legislature
Belize
- EnglishSubject to the provisions of this Constitution, the National Assembly may make laws for the peace, order and good government of Belize. (Sec. 68)