National Assembly of Panama
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The National Assembly (Spanish: Asamblea Nacional), formerly the Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa), is the legislative branch of the government of the Republic of Panama.
It is a unicameral legislature, currently made up of 71 members, who serve five-year terms. Legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis, while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula. Panama's legislative elections are held simultaneous with its presidential elections.
Panama also returns a delegation of 20 deputies to the supranational Central American Parliament.
Latest election
Main article: Panamanian general election, 2009
| Alliances | Parties | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Country for All | Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) | 537,426 | 35.7% | 26 |
| People's Party (PP) | 55,598 | 3.7% | 1 | |
| Liberal Party (PL) | 18,111 | 1.2% | 0 | |
| Alliance for Change | Democratic Change (CD) | 352,319 | 23.4% | 14 |
| Panameñista Party (PAN) | 334,282 | 22.2% | 22 | |
| Patriotic Union (UP) | 85,609 | 5.7% | 4 | |
| Nationalist Republican Liberal Movement (MOLIRENA) | 70,457 | 4.7% | 2 | |
| Independents | 35,793 | 2.4% | 2 | |
| Fatherland's Moral Vanguard Party (VMP) | 14,760 | 1.0% | 0 | |
| Valid votes (turnout 70.05%) | 1,504,355 | 100.0% | 71 | |
| Source: Tribunal Electoral | ||||
See also
- Panamanian general election, 1999
- Panamanian general election, 2004
- List of political parties in Panama
- List of Presidents of the National Assembly of Panama
- Politics of Panama
- Pedro Miguel González Pinzón
External links
- http://www.asamblea.gob.pa Official site
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