National Assembly (Venezuela) facts for kids
The National Assembly (in Spanish, Asamblea Nacional) is the main group of lawmakers in Venezuela. It is where the country's laws are made. This important body was first elected in the year 2000.
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What is the National Assembly?
The National Assembly is Venezuela's official law-making group. It is like a parliament where elected people work together. Their main job is to create and approve laws for the country.
How Does it Work?
The National Assembly is a unicameral body. This means it has one main group or chamber of members. These members are called deputies or representatives. For the period from 2010 to 2015, there were 165 seats in the Assembly. Each deputy serves for five years.
Special Representatives
A special rule makes sure that three seats in the National Assembly are set aside. These seats are for people who represent Venezuela's indigenous (native) peoples. All citizens, not just those with indigenous backgrounds, vote for these representatives.
Where Does it Meet?
The National Assembly meets in a special building called the Federal Legislative Palace. This important building is located in Caracas, which is the capital city of Venezuela.
See also
- In Spanish: Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela para niños
