People's Council of Syria
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People's Council of Syria
Coordinates: 33°31′4.99″N 35°17′35.60″E / 33.5180528°N 35.293222°E
"People's Council" redirects here. For the American peace organization of 1917-18, see People's Council of America for Democracy and Peace.
| Parliament of Syria مجلس الشعب |
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| Type | Unicameral |
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| Speaker | Mohammad Jihad al-Laham [1], Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party[2] since 2012 |
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| Members | 250 |
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| Political groups | Non-partisans |
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| Last election | 7 May 2012 |
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| http://parliament.sy/ | |
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The People's Council (Arabic: مجلس الشعب, Majlis al-Sha'ab) is Syria's legislative authority. It has 250 members elected for a four year term in 15 multi-seat constituencies. There are two main political fronts; the National Progressive Front and Popular Front for Change and Liberation. The presidential candidate is appointed by the parliament and needs to be confirmed for a seven year term in a referendum.
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Latest elections
Syrian parliamentary election, 2012
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References
- ^ Syrian Arab News Agency: SANA, Damascus Syria - syria news (2012-05-07). "Syrian Arab news agency - SANA - Syria : Syria news ::". Sana.sy. http://sana.sy/eng/21/2012/05/25/421043.htm. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ^ "Noticias de Prensa Latina - Eligen nuevo presidente de la Asamblea Nacional en Siria". Prensa-latina.cu. 1970-01-01. http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=509842&Itemid=1. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
External links
- People's Council of Syria official government website
- Syria's Legislative System profiles of people and institutions provided by the Arab Decision project
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