Council of Representatives of Iraq facts for kids
The Council of Representatives is like the main parliament or law-making body for the country of Iraq. It's where important decisions are made and new laws are created for the Iraqi people. This council has 329 members who meet in Baghdad, the capital city, usually in a secure area called the Green Zone.
In 2019, many people in Iraq held protests to ask for changes in their country. Because of these protests, the Council of Representatives passed a new law on December 24, 2019. This law was made to help politicians who don't belong to a big political party have a better chance to become a member of the Council. This means more people from different backgrounds could join the government.
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What is the Council of Representatives?
The Council of Representatives is the main law-making body in Iraq. It is a unicameral legislature, which means it has only one main group of members who vote on laws. Many countries have two such groups, but Iraq has one. The members of the Council are chosen by the people of Iraq to represent them.
What Does the Council Do?
The main job of the Council of Representatives is to create and approve new laws for Iraq. These laws affect everyone in the country. The Council also watches over the government to make sure it is doing its job well. They discuss important issues and make decisions that shape the future of Iraq.
How Many Members Does it Have?
As of 2020, the Council of Representatives has 329 members. Each of these members is elected by the people to speak for them in the government. They meet regularly in Baghdad, the capital city, to discuss and vote on important matters.
Recent Changes and Laws
The Council of Representatives sometimes makes changes to how it works or how elections happen. For example, after many people protested in 2019, the Council decided to make it easier for new politicians to join.
Making Elections Fairer
On December 24, 2019, the Council approved a new law. This law was designed to help independent politicians win seats. Independent politicians are people who run for office without being part of a big, well-known political party. The new law aimed to give them a better chance to be elected and represent the people.
See also
Arabic: مجلس النواب, romanized: Majlis an-Nuwwāb al-ʿIrāqiyy (Arabic name for the Council of Representatives) Kurdish: ئهنجومهنی نوێنهران (Kurdish name for the Council of Representatives)
