National Assembly (Togo) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids National AssemblyAssemblée nationale |
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| 1st Legislature of the Fifth Republic | |
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Lower house of Parliament of Togo
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| History | |
| Founded | April 1960 |
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President
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Kodjo Adedze, UNIR
Since 14 June 2024 |
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| Seats | 113 |
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Political groups
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Government (108)
Opposition (5)
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Length of term
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6 years |
| Elections | |
| Party list proportional representation | |
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Last election
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29 April 2024 |
| Meeting place | |
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| National Assembly Building, Lomé | |
The National Assembly is an important part of the government in Togo, a country in West Africa. It is like the main meeting place where elected representatives discuss and make laws for the country. This group of representatives is called the Parliament of Togo. The National Assembly is often called the "lower house" because some countries have two main groups of lawmakers.
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What is the National Assembly?
The National Assembly is where people chosen by citizens work together. Their main job is to create and approve laws. These laws help run the country and improve the lives of people in Togo. The Assembly also watches over the government to make sure everything is working well.
How Many Members Are There?
The National Assembly has 113 members. Each of these members is elected by the people of Togo. They serve for a period of six years. This means they work in the Assembly for six years before new elections are held.
How Are Members Chosen?
Members are chosen using a system called party list proportional representation. This means that people vote for a political party, not just one person. If a party gets a certain percentage of votes, they get a similar percentage of seats in the Assembly. This system helps make sure that smaller groups and different ideas are represented. The most recent election was on April 29, 2024.
Who Leads the Assembly?
The leader of the National Assembly is called the President. The current President is Kodjo Adedze. He is a member of the UNIR party. The President's job is to lead meetings and make sure discussions follow the rules.
Where Do They Meet?
The National Assembly meets in a special building in Lomé, which is the capital city of Togo. This building is designed for important government meetings.
What Do They Do?
The members of the National Assembly work in different groups called committees. These committees focus on specific topics like education, health, or the economy. They study new ideas for laws and discuss them in detail before the whole Assembly votes.
Political Groups in the Assembly
Inside the Assembly, members belong to different political groups or parties. As of the elections in 2024, the main group is the UNIR party, which has 108 members. Other parties form the opposition, meaning they offer different ideas and challenge the government's plans. These include:
- ADDI (2 members)
- ANC (1 member)
- FDR (1 member)
- DMP (1 member)
Images for kids
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The entrance to the National Assembly building in Lomé, Togo.
See also
In Spanish: Asamblea Nacional de Togo para niños
- List of presidents of the National Assembly of Togo
- Senate of Togo
- History of Togo
- Politics of Togo
- List of legislatures by country
- Legislative branch
External links
- Official Website of the National Assembly of Togo: http://www.assemblee-nationale.tg
