National Assembly (Laos) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids National Assemblyສະພາແຫ່ງຊາດ Sapha Heng Xat Assemblée nationale |
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| Seats | 149 |
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Political groups
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LPRP (144) Independents (5) |
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Length of term
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5 years |
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Last election
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20 March 2016 |
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| National Assembly Building, Vientiane, Laos | |
The National Assembly is like the main decision-making body, or parliament, for the country of Laos. It's where laws are made and important choices for the country are discussed. In Laos, this assembly is called Sapha Heng Xat in Laotian and Assemblée nationale in French.
This important group meets in Vientiane, which is the capital city of Laos.
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What is the National Assembly?
The National Assembly is a unicameral parliament. This means it has only one main group of members who work together. Many countries have two groups, but Laos has just one.
How it Works
The National Assembly is responsible for making the laws of Laos. Its members also approve the government's plans and budgets. They represent the people of Laos and work to improve the country.
Members and Elections
The National Assembly has 149 members. These members are chosen by the people of Laos in elections. They serve for a period of five years. The last election was held on March 20, 2016.
Political Parties
Laos is a one-party state. This means that one political party, the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP), is the main and only legal party in the country. Most of the members in the National Assembly belong to this party. In fact, 144 out of 149 members are from the LPRP. There are also a few members, 5 of them, who are independent, meaning they don't belong to any political party.
Where They Meet
The National Assembly meets in a special building called the National Assembly Building. It is located in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. This building is where all the important discussions and decisions happen.
