Croatian Parliament Facts for Kids

The Croatian Parliament (called Hrvatski sabor in Croatian), or just the Sabor, is like the main meeting place where important decisions for Croatia are made. It's where people chosen by the citizens of Croatia come together to represent everyone.

Think of it as Croatia's big team of lawmakers. Their main job is to create and change the laws that everyone in Croatia follows. The Sabor is a "unicameral" body, which means it has just one main group of members, not two separate groups.

The Sabor has 151 members. These members are chosen by the people of Croatia in elections. Once elected, they serve for four years. Their job is to make sure the government works for the people and follows the rules set out in Croatia's main rulebook, the Croatian Constitution.

What is the Croatian Parliament?
- Why is the Sabor Important?
  - What Does "Unicameral" Mean?
How Does the Sabor Work?
- Who Are the Members of the Sabor?
  - How Are Members Chosen?
History of the Croatian Parliament
- Key Moments in Sabor's History
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What is the Croatian Parliament?

The Croatian Parliament, or Sabor, is the most important place for making laws in Croatia. It's where the people's voices are heard. Citizens vote for people they trust to represent them. These chosen people then go to the Sabor to discuss and decide on laws.

Why is the Sabor Important?

The Sabor is super important because it holds the power to make laws. It also checks on the government to make sure everything is running smoothly. Without the Sabor, Croatia wouldn't have new laws or a way to change old ones. It's a key part of how Croatia is run as a country.

What Does "Unicameral" Mean?

When we say the Sabor is "unicameral," it means it has only one "house" or chamber. Some countries have two houses in their parliament. But Croatia's Sabor keeps things simpler with just one main group of members who all work together in the same place.

How Does the Sabor Work?

The Sabor meets regularly to do its job. Members discuss new ideas for laws and vote on them. They also talk about important issues facing Croatia. It's a place for debate and decision-making.

Who Are the Members of the Sabor?

The 151 members of the Sabor are called "Members of Parliament" or MPs. They come from different parts of Croatia. Each MP is elected by the people in their area. They are chosen to represent the interests and needs of those people.

How Are Members Chosen?

Members of the Sabor are chosen through elections. Every four years, people in Croatia get to vote for who they want to represent them. This is how citizens have a say in who makes the laws and runs the country.

History of the Croatian Parliament

The idea of a parliament in Croatia is very old. It has changed a lot over hundreds of years. The Sabor has been a central place for Croatian people to discuss their future. It has played a big role in important moments in Croatia's history.

Key Moments in Sabor's History

In 1848, Ban Josip Jelačić opened the first modern Croatian Parliament. This was a big step for Croatia.
On October 29, 1918, the Sabor made a very important decision. It decided to end Croatia's ties with the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. This was a huge moment for Croatia's independence.
On June 25, 1991, the Croatian Parliament declared Croatia an independent and sovereign state. This was the day Croatia became its own country.

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Ban Josip Jelačić at the opening of the first modern Croatian Parliament (Sabor), June 5, 1848. The tricolour flag can be seen in the background.
Croatian Sabor in 1914
Session of Sabor on 29 October 1918
Celebration in front of the Croatian Parliament on the occasion of the severance of state and legal ties between Croatia and the Austro-Hungarian monarchy 1918
Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Croatia, Slavonia and Dalmatia on the Croatian Parliament building
Paint in the Sabor building marking the day On June 25, 1991, on that day Croatian Parliament passed the Constitutional Decision on the Independence and Sovereignty of the Republic of Croatia, thus declaring the Republic of Croatia an independent and sovereign state.
Croatian Sabor, the parliament's main Hall
Croatian parliamentary election results, 1992–2016; parties winning 10 seats or more at any individual election shown individually
Parliament's main Hall