Federation Council (Fratanica)
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Federation Council | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | Upper House of the National Congress |
| History | |
| Founded | October 6, 1941 |
| Preceded by | National Diet |
New session started | January 1, 2021 |
| Leadership | |
Chairman of the Federation Council | Sara Jacquot, Liberal Unity Party since March 14, 2021 |
Opposition Coalition Leader | Ames Moulin, Fratanica Forward Party since June 22, 2020 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 32 |
Length of term | 6 years, 2 term limit |
| Elections | |
First election | March 6, 1942 |
Last election | March 10, 2017 |
| Constitution | |
| Constitution of Fratanica | |
The Federation Council is the upper house of the National Diet of Fratanica, which represents the 14 administrative provinces, as well as the capital city and two non-autonomous, overseas territories. There are 32 seats indirectly elected by provincial legislators, meant to represent the interests of these provinces. Members of the Federation Council serve 6-year terms, with a 2-term limit.
As the upper house, the Federation Council partakes in legislation involving provincial affairs or constitutional affairs. Legislation involving itself is also within the Federation Council's jurisdiction. A supermajority of 2/3 is required for each piece of legislation to pass, meaning that at least 22 votes are required for the passage of a bill.