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− | |last_election1 = [[Llorenian federal election, 2016| | + | |last_election1 = [[Llorenian federal election, 2016|25 June 2016]] |
− | |next_election1 = [[Llorenian federal election, 2017|June 2017]] | + | |next_election1 = [[Llorenian federal election, 2017|24 June 2017]] |
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− | The '''Parliament of Llorens''' is the unicameral legislature of the [[Nation/Llorens|Federal Republic of Llorens]]. | + | The '''Parliament of Llorens''' is the unicameral legislature of the [[Nation/Llorens|Federal Republic of Llorens]]. 20 members are elected to one-year terms in Parliament through approval voting. The current Parliament is the 1st Parliament of Llorens. The [[Llorenian federal election, 2016|most recent election]] was held on 25 June 2016. The most successful party was the Socialist Party, with 7 seats. Consequently, Elisabeth Harland was appointed as the 1st President of Llorens, and Bartolomeu Berkowitz was appointed as the 1st Vice-President of Llorens. |
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
− | The Parliament of Llorens consists of | + | The Parliament of Llorens consists of 20 members, with 4 members per state. The Parliament structure is an arch-shape, with the parties being positioned from left to right in descending number of members. The leader of the party with the most seats is appointed President, and the vice-leader of that party is appointed Vice-President. To be eligible to become a member of Parliament, an individual must be a Llorenian citizen aged 18 years or older. |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
[[File:Llorens-ParliamentProcedure.PNG|left|thumb|200px|Procedure of the Parliament]] | [[File:Llorens-ParliamentProcedure.PNG|left|thumb|200px|Procedure of the Parliament]] | ||
− | A proposed law can be passed into the Parliament if it receives | + | A proposed law can be passed into the Parliament if it receives five endorsements by sitting members, whereby all members are notified a week prior of it being discussed and voted on in Parliament. The first section is called the Discussion Session, where the Minister and an optional representative for each party is entitled to a maximum ten-minute speech on the proposed law. The second section is called the Voting Session, whereby each member digitally votes 'for' or 'against' the proposal. To pass the proposal into legislation, it must receive a simple majority of 11 votes in favour. |
At the end of each day, the Cabinet engages in a process known as Question Time, where other sitting members and the press can question them on relevant issues or any discussion that came up during the day in Parliament. | At the end of each day, the Cabinet engages in a process known as Question Time, where other sitting members and the press can question them on relevant issues or any discussion that came up during the day in Parliament. | ||
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Revision as of 09:02, 22 October 2016
Parliament of Llorens | |
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1st Parliament of Llorens | |
Leadership | |
President |
Elisabeth Harland, Socialist Party Since 24 June 2016 |
Vice-President |
Bartolomeu Berkowitz, Socialist Party Since 24 June 2016 |
Structure | |
Seats | 20 |
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Political groups |
Socialist (7) Green (5) Progressive (3) Democratic (2) Worker's (1) People's (1) National (1) |
Elections | |
Voting system | Proportional approval |
Last election | 25 June 2016 |
Next election | 24 June 2017 |
The Parliament of Llorens is the unicameral legislature of the Federal Republic of Llorens. 20 members are elected to one-year terms in Parliament through approval voting. The current Parliament is the 1st Parliament of Llorens. The most recent election was held on 25 June 2016. The most successful party was the Socialist Party, with 7 seats. Consequently, Elisabeth Harland was appointed as the 1st President of Llorens, and Bartolomeu Berkowitz was appointed as the 1st Vice-President of Llorens.
Composition
The Parliament of Llorens consists of 20 members, with 4 members per state. The Parliament structure is an arch-shape, with the parties being positioned from left to right in descending number of members. The leader of the party with the most seats is appointed President, and the vice-leader of that party is appointed Vice-President. To be eligible to become a member of Parliament, an individual must be a Llorenian citizen aged 18 years or older.
Procedure
A proposed law can be passed into the Parliament if it receives five endorsements by sitting members, whereby all members are notified a week prior of it being discussed and voted on in Parliament. The first section is called the Discussion Session, where the Minister and an optional representative for each party is entitled to a maximum ten-minute speech on the proposed law. The second section is called the Voting Session, whereby each member digitally votes 'for' or 'against' the proposal. To pass the proposal into legislation, it must receive a simple majority of 11 votes in favour.
At the end of each day, the Cabinet engages in a process known as Question Time, where other sitting members and the press can question them on relevant issues or any discussion that came up during the day in Parliament.
Terms
Parliament is currently in its 1st term.
Term | Elected in | Political party |
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1st Parliament | 2016 election | Socialist Party |
Election Results
Approval | Seats | ||||||||||
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Soc. | Gre. | Pro. | Other | Soc. | Gre. | Pro. | Other | ||||
24 June 2016 election | 68.4% | 57.9% | 49.2% | 38.7% | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
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