Chamber of Deputies (Bolivia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chamber of DeputiesCámara de Diputados |
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Lower house of the Plurinational Legislative Assembly
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| History | |
| Founded | 1831 |
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President of the Chamber of Deputies
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Sergio Choque, MAS
Since 14 November 2019 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 130 |
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Political groups
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Majority
Minority
Vacant
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| Elections | |
| Additional Member System | |
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Last election
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5 October 2014 |
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Next election
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18 October 2020 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Legislative Palace building in Plaza Murillo | |
| Website | |
| http://www.diputados.bo | |
The Chamber of Deputies (Spanish: Cámara de Diputados) is the lower house of the Plurinational Legislative Assembly of Bolivia. The composition and powers of this house are established in the Political Constitution of the State.
The Chamber of Deputies comprises 130 seats, elected using the additional member system: 70 deputies are elected to represent single-member electoral districts, 7 of which are Indigenous or Campesino seats elected by the usos y costumbres of minority groups, 60 are elected by proportional representation from party lists on a departmental basis. Deputies also serve five-year terms, and must be aged at least 25 on the day of the election.
See also
In Spanish: Cámara de Diputados de Bolivia para niños
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