Legislative Council (Anikatia)
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Legislative Council | |
|---|---|
| The 20th Legislative Council | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
President | |
Deputy President | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 240 |
| File:2014 Legislative Council of Anikatia seat composition.png | |
Political groups | (as of November 12, 2014) Government (159): PSU (79)
UNDP (48)
LPA (32)
Opposition (81): AUP (64)
Greens (8)
CPRP (2)
ANA (3)
Independents (4)
|
| Elections | |
| Single transferable vote | |
Last election | October 15, 2014 |
Next election | October 15, 2020 or earlier |
| Meeting place | |
| The House of Representatives Chamber | |
| Website | |
| www.aph.gov.ank | |
The Legislative Council is the upper house of the Parliament of Anikatia of Anikatia. The House of Assembly is the lower house. The Council has 240 members, elected for a six-year term, but may be abridged if an early election is called. Unlike upper houses in most parliamentary systems, the Council is vested with significant power, including the capacity to block legislation initiated by the government in the House of Assembly, making it a hybrid system combining elements of the Westminster and UR-style bicameralism.
Current composition
(as of November 12, 2014)
| Parliamentary group (breakdown by party) |
Representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Anikatia United | 64 | |
| Party of Socialist Unity | 79 | |
| United New Democratic Party | 48 | |
| Liberal Party of Anikatia | 32 | |
| Communist People's Restoration Party | 2 | |
| Green Party of Anikatia | 8 | |
| Anikatian New Alliance | 3 | |
| Independents |
4 | |
| Total | 240 | |
See also
External links
- Legislative Council - Official site