National Assembly of Bahrain facts for kids

The National Assembly is the main law-making body in Bahrain. It works like a country's parliament. This important group helps run the government and make decisions for the people of Bahrain. Its rules are written in the Constitution of 2002.

What is the National Assembly?

The National Assembly is made up of two different parts, or "chambers." Think of it like two teams working together. It has a total of 80 members. These members meet to discuss new laws and important issues for the country.

The Two Chambers

The National Assembly has two main groups:

• The Council of Representatives is often called the "lower house." It has 40 members who are chosen by the people of Bahrain through elections. This means citizens vote for who they want to represent them.
• The Consultative Council is known as the "upper house." It also has 40 members, but these members are not elected. Instead, they are chosen directly by the King of Bahrain.

Who Leads the Assembly?

The person in charge of the entire National Assembly is the Speaker of the Consultative Council. This person leads the meetings and makes sure everything runs smoothly. If the Speaker of the Consultative Council is not there, then the Speaker of the Council of Representatives takes over.

How Laws Are Made

In Bahrain, both parts of the National Assembly work together to create and approve new laws. The elected members bring ideas from the people, and the appointed members bring their experience and advice. This system helps make sure that different viewpoints are considered when important decisions are made for the country.

See also

In Spanish: Asamblea Nacional de Baréin para niños