National Assembly (Togo) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids National AssemblyAssemblée nationale |
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| Type | |
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| History | |
| Founded | April 1960 |
| Leadership | |
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President
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Yawa Djigbodi Tségan
Since 24 January 2019 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 91 |
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Political groups
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Government (59)
Opposition (32)
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Length of term
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5 years |
| Elections | |
| Party list proportional representation | |
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Last election
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20 December 2018 |
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Next election
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29 April 2024 |
| Meeting place | |
| National Assembly Building, Lomé | |
The National Assembly is like the main law-making body for the country of Togo. It's a special group of people who are chosen to represent everyone in Togo. Their job is to make important decisions and create laws that help the country run smoothly.
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What is the National Assembly?
The National Assembly is a unicameral legislature. This means it has only one main group or "house" of members. Some countries have two houses, but Togo has just one. This group works together to discuss new ideas and make laws for the people of Togo.
How Many Members Are There?
The National Assembly has 91 members. These members are also called deputies or representatives. Each one is elected by the people of Togo to speak for them.
How Members Are Chosen
Members of the National Assembly are chosen through 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 helps make sure that different groups and ideas are represented.
How Long Do Members Serve?
Once elected, members of the National Assembly serve for five years. After this time, new elections are held, and people get to choose their representatives again.
Who Leads the Assembly?
The National Assembly has a leader called the President of the National Assembly. This person is in charge of the meetings and makes sure everything runs fairly. The current President is Yawa Djigbodi Tségan.
Where Does the Assembly Meet?
The National Assembly meets in a special building in Lomé, which is the capital city of Togo. This is where all the important discussions and decisions happen.
What Does the National Assembly Do?
The main job of the National Assembly is to create and approve laws for Togo. These laws cover everything from education and healthcare to how the economy works. They also watch over the government to make sure it's doing a good job for the people.
Political Groups in the Assembly
Inside the National Assembly, members belong to different political groups or parties. These groups have different ideas about how the country should be run.
- The Government group has 59 members, mostly from the UNIR party.
- The Opposition group has 32 members from various parties like the UFC, NET, and others. There are also some members who are Independent, meaning they don't belong to a specific party.
These different groups discuss and debate ideas. This helps make sure that many different viewpoints are heard before laws are made.
See also
- List of presidents of the National Assembly of Togo
- History of Togo
- Politics of Togo
- List of legislatures by country
- Legislative branch
