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Legislature
Azerbaijan
- EnglishThe Members of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan are elected on the basis of majority voting in general, equal and direct elections by way of free, individual and secret voting. (Art. 83)
- AzerbaijaniAzərbaycan Respublikası Milli Məclisinin deputatları majoritar seçki sistemi, ümumi, bərabər və birbaşa seçki hüququ əsasında sərbəst, şəxsi və gizli səsvermə yolu ilə seçilirlər. (Maddə 83)
Legislature
Kuwait
- EnglishIn conformity with the Constitution legislative power shall be vested in the Amir and the National Assembly. (Art. 51)
- Arabicالسلطة التشريعية يتولاها الأمير ومجلس الأمة وفقاً للدستور. (المادّة 51)
Legislature
Greece
- English…
3. The Members of Parliament shall be elected through direct, universal and secret ballot by the citizens who have the right to vote, as specified by law.
… (Art. 51) - Greek…
3. Oι βουλευτές εκλέγονται με άμεση, καθολική και μυστική ψηφοφορία από τους πολίτες που έχουν εκλογικό δικαίωμα, όπως νόμος ορίζει.
… ('Αρθρο 51)
Legislature
Samoa
- EnglishSubject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the whole or any part of Samoa and laws having effect outside as well as within Samoa. (Art. 43)
- SamoanPe afai ua tusa ai ma aiaiga o lenei Faavae, e mafai e le Palemene ona fai Tulafono mo le aoao o Samoa po o so o se vaega atoa ma tulafono e faamamaluina i fafo atu faapea ma totonu o Samoa. (Mataupu 43)
Legislature
Colombia
- EnglishThe members of the Public Corporations of popular election will not have alternates.
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TRANSITORY PARAGRAPH. While the legislator regulates the regime of replacements, the following rules will be applied: … ii) Maternity leave and the measure of assurance depriving of liberty for crimes distinct from those mentioned in this Article[,] constitute temporary absences that give rise to replacement. (Art. 134) - SpanishLos miembros de las Corporaciones Públicas de elección popular no tendrán suplentes.
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PARÁGRAFO TRANSITORIO. Mientras el legislador regula el régimen de reemplazos, se aplicarán las siguientes reglas: … ii) Constituyen faltas temporales que dan lugar a reemplazo, la licencia de maternidad y la medida de aseguramiento privativa de la libertad por delitos distintos a los mencionados en el presente artículo. (Art. 134)
Legislature
Mauritania
- EnglishThe Parliament is composed of one sole chamber denominated: [the] “National Assembly”.
… (Art. 46) - Arabicيتكون البرلمان من غرفة تمثيلية واحدة تسمى الجمعية الوطنية.
... (المادة 46) - FrenchLe Parlement comprend une chambre représentative unique dénommée : "Assemblée Nationale".
… (Art. 46)
Legislature
Brunei Darussalam
- EnglishSubject to Article 30, any person (other than a Regent) who is a citizen of Brunei Darussalam and who has attained the age of 21 years shall be qualified to be a Member of the Legislative Council. (Sec. 29)
- MalayTertakluk kepada Perkara 30, mana-mana orang (selain daripada Pemangku Raja) yang menjadi warganegara Negara Brunei Darussalam dan telah mencapai umur 21 tahun adalah layak untuk menjadi seorang Ahli Majlis Mesyuarat Negara. (Sec. 29)
Legislature
Mongolia
- English
The State Great Khural of Mongolia is the highest organ of the State power, and the legislative power shall be vested solely in the State Great Khural. (Art. 20)
- Mongolian
Монгол Улсын Их Хурал бол төрийн эрх барих дээд байгууллага мөн бөгөөд хууль тогтоох эрх мэдлийг гагцхүү Улсын Их Хуралд хадгална. (Хорьдугаар зүйл)
Legislature
Latvia
- EnglishAny citizen of Latvia, who enjoys full rights of citizenship and, who is more than twenty-one years of age on the first day of elections may be elected to the Saeima. (Art. 9)
- LatvianSaeimā var ievēlēt katru pilntiesīgu Latvijas pilsoni, kurš vēlēšanu pirmā dienā ir vecāks par divdesmit vienu gadu. (Art. 9)
Legislature
Vanuatu
- English1. Parliament may make laws for the peace, order and good government of Vanuatu.
… (Art. 16) - French1) Le Parlement peut adopter des lois concourant à la paix, à l'ordre et à la bonne administration de Vanuatu.
… (Art. 16)