Palestinian Legislative Council facts for kids

The Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) is like the parliament for the Palestinian Authority. It's a group of people who are chosen by Palestinian residents in the Palestinian territories, which include the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

This council is "unicameral," which means it has just one main group of members who work together to make laws.

The PLC has 132 members. These members are elected from 16 different areas, called electoral districts, across the Palestinian Authority.

What is the Palestinian Legislative Council?

The Palestinian Legislative Council, often called the PLC, is the main law-making body for the Palestinian people. Think of it as their parliament. Its job is to create and approve laws that help govern the areas where Palestinians live.

How Does the PLC Work?

The PLC is a "unicameral" legislature. This means it has one main chamber or group of members. In some countries, parliaments have two chambers, like a House of Representatives and a Senate. But the PLC keeps things simpler with just one big group.

Who Are the Members?

There are 132 members in the Palestinian Legislative Council. These members are chosen by the people through elections. They represent different parts of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. When people vote, they choose who they want to speak for them and make decisions about laws.

Where Does the PLC Operate?

The Palestinian Legislative Council represents people living in the Palestinian territories. These territories mainly include the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The PLC's goal is to serve the residents in these areas by creating laws and overseeing the government.

Images for kids

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  Inside the Palestinian Legislative Council in 2006

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  The PLC building in Ramallah

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  The destroyed Palestinian Legislative Council building in Gaza City in September 2009.

See also

In Spanish: Consejo Legislativo Palestino para niños