Congress of Twenties

The Congress of Twenties is the unicameral federal legislature of the Republic of Dezevau. It is elected by open list proportional representation, with a third of members being elected every year; the entire chamber has been reelected after three years. It has 1,xxx members, who are called delegates.

Etymology

"Congress of Twenties" is the usual and official Estmerish translation of the Ziba term; in Ziba, "twenty", deze, refers not only to the literal number twenty but is also used as a stand-in for any very great number. dezevau literally means "twenty land", but the name refers to the general numerousness and variety of city-states that used to prevail in the region. In the same way, the term "Congress of Twenties" is a reference to it being a plenary body which represents the entire breadth of Dezevau.

Power

The Congress of Twenties is defined in the Constitution of Dezevau as being the top-level legislative body for the country. However, the Constitution of Dezevau can only be changed by plebiscite wherein more than half of the states and more than half of the national electorate vote for change; plebiscites are held when legislation is passed to hold them by the Congress of Twenties.

The Congress of Twenties holds powers