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Legislature
- English
The legislative power is exercised by the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan. (Art. 81)
- Azerbaijani
Azərbaycan Respublikasında qanunvericilik hakimiyyətini Azərbaycan Respublikasının Milli Məclisi həyata keçirir. (Maddə 81)
Legislature
- English(1) Subject to this Constitution, the legislative power of the People is vested in the National Parliament.
… (Sec. 100)
Legislature
- English…
2. Each constituency shall freely elect any person, subject to this Constitution and an Act of Parliament, to represent it as a member of the National Assembly in such manner as may be prescribed by this Constitution or an Act of Parliament. (Sec. 62)
Legislature
- EnglishThe Mejlis shall:
1. Adopt the Constitution, enact laws, make amendments and changes to the Constitution and laws, monitor their performance and their interpretation;
… (Art. 81) - RussianМеджлис:
1) принимает Конституцию и законы, вносит в них изменения и дополнения, осуществляет контроль над их исполнением и их толкование;
… (Статья 81) - TurkmenMejlis:
1) Konstitusiýany we kanunlary kabul edýär, olara üýtgetmeler we goşmaçalar girizýär, olaryň ýerine ýetirilişine gözegçiligi we olara resmi düşündiriş bermegi amala aşyrýar;
… (81-nji madda)
Legislature
- EnglishThe Senate shall be composed of senators for each State, directly chosen by the people of the State, voting, until the Parliament otherwise provides, as one electorate.
… (Sec. 7)
Legislature
- EnglishIt corresponds to the Congress of the Republic to reform the Constitution, make the laws and exercise political control over the government and the administration.
The Congress of the Republic will be formed by the Senate and the Chamber of Representatives. (Art. 114) - SpanishCorresponde al Congreso de la República reformar la Constitución, hacer las leyes y ejercer control político sobre el gobierno y la administración.
El Congreso de la República, estará integrado por el Senado y la Cámara de Representantes. (Art. 114)
Legislature
- EnglishThere shall be established a Legislative Council (to be known in Malay as Majlis Mesyuarat Negara), constituted in accordance with the provisions of this Part. (Sec. 23)
- MalayHendaklah diadakan Majlis Mesyuarat Negara yang ditubuhkan menurut peruntukan-peruntukan Bahagian ini. (Sec. 23)
Legislature
- English
Subject to this Constitution, Parliament may make laws, not inconsistent with this Constitution,
… (Sec. 86)
Legislature
- English1. The Assembly of the Republic is the highest legislative body in the Republic of Mozambique.
2. The Assembly of the Republic determines the norms that conduct the functioning of the State and the economic and social life through laws and deliberations of generic character. (Art. 168) - Portuguese1. A Assembleia da República é o mais alto órgão legislativo na República de Moçambique.
2. A Assembleia da República determina as normas que regem o funcionamento do Estado e a vida económica e social através de leis e deliberações de carácter genérico. (Art. 168)
Legislature
- English...
b. A candidate for the House of Representatives must meet the following conditions:
1. must be a Yemeni.
2. must be at least 25 years old.
3. must be able to read and write (literate).
4. must be of good character and conduct, fulfill his religious duties and have no court convictions against him for committing crimes that contradict the rules of honour and honesty, unless he was pardoned/reprieved. (Art. 64) - Arabic...
ب. يشترط في المرشح لعضوية مجلس النواب الشروط الآتية:-١. أن يكون يمنياً.٢
. أن لا يقل سنه عن خمسة وعشرين عاماً.
٣. أن يكون مجيداً للقراءة والكتابة.٤
. أن يكون مستقيم الخلق والسلوك مؤدياً للفرائض الدينية وأن لا يكون قد صدر ضده حكم قضائي بات في قضية مخلة بالشرف والأمانة ما لم يكن قد رد إليه اعتباره. (المادّة 64)