National People's Assembly (Guinea-Bissau) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids National People's Assembly of Guinea-BissauAssembleia Nacional Popular da Guiné-Bissau |
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| 11th Legislature | |
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| Type | |
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| History | |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Leadership | |
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President
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Domingos Simões Pereira, PAIGC
Since 27 July 2023 |
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Vice-President
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Fernando Dias da Costa, PRS
Since 27 July 2023 |
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Second Vice-President
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Adja Satu Camará Pinto, Madem G15
Since 27 July 2023 |
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First Secretary
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Dan Ialá Baranção, PAIGC
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| Structure | |
| Seats | 102 members |
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Political groups
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Government (72)
Opposition (30)
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Length of term
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4 years |
| Elections | |
| Party-list proportional representation | |
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Last election
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4 June 2023 |
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Next election
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4 June 2024 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Palácio Colinas de Boé, Bissau | |
The National People's Assembly (called Assembleia Nacional Popular in Portuguese) is like the main law-making body, or parliament, of Guinea-Bissau. It's where elected representatives meet to discuss and create laws for the country. Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa.
This Assembly is unicameral, which means it has only one group or "house" of lawmakers. It has a total of 102 members. All these members are chosen by the people through elections.
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Understanding Guinea-Bissau's Parliament
What the Assembly Does
The National People's Assembly is very important for Guinea-Bissau. Its main job is to make laws that help the country run smoothly. These laws affect everything from education and health to how the economy works.
The Assembly also watches over the government. This means they make sure the government is doing its job well and following the laws. They represent the people of Guinea-Bissau.
How Members Are Chosen
Members of the Assembly are elected by citizens of Guinea-Bissau. They serve for a term of four years. The voting system used is called party-list proportional representation. This means that people vote for political parties, and parties get seats in the Assembly based on the percentage of votes they receive.
The most recent election for the Assembly was held on 4 June 2023. The next election is planned for 4 June 2024.
Who Leads the Assembly?
The Assembly has leaders who help guide its work. The main leader is called the President of the National People's Assembly. Currently, Domingos Simões Pereira holds this important position. He is from the PAIGC party.
There are also Vice-Presidents and Secretaries who help the President. They make sure meetings run well and that all the rules are followed.
Political Parties in the Assembly
When people vote, they choose different political parties. These parties then form groups within the Assembly. Some parties work together to form the government, while others form the opposition.
- Government Parties: These parties have the most seats and work together to lead the country. In the current Assembly, 72 members are part of the government. The main group is the PAI–Terra Ranka (54 seats). Other parties in the government include the PRS (12 seats) and the PTG (6 seats).
- Opposition Parties: These parties have fewer seats and challenge the government's ideas. They make sure different viewpoints are heard. Currently, 30 members are in the opposition. The largest opposition party is Madem G15 (29 seats), along with the APU-PDGB (1 seat).
Where the Assembly Meets
The National People's Assembly meets in a special building called the Palácio Colinas de Boé. This building is located in Bissau, which is the capital city of Guinea-Bissau. It's where all the important discussions and decisions happen.
See also
- History of Guinea-Bissau
- Politics of Guinea-Bissau
- List of presidents of the National People's Assembly of Guinea-Bissau
