Parliament of La Rioja facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parliament of La RiojaParlamento de La Rioja |
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| La Rioja unicameral legislature | |
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Spanish regional legislature
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| Houses | Unicameral |
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President
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Jesús María García, PSOE
Since 20 June 2019 |
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Vice President
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Henar Moreno Martínez, IU
Since 20 June 2019 |
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Second Vice President
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José Ignacio Ceniceros, PP
Since 20 June 2019 |
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Secretary
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Teresa Villuendas, PSOE
Since 20 June 2019 |
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Second Secretary
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Begoña Martínez, PP
Since 20 June 2019 |
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| Seats | 33 |
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Political groups
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Government (16)
Supported by (1)
Opposition (16)
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Length of term
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4 years |
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Last election
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26 May 2019 |
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Next election
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28 May 2023 |
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| The entrance to the Parliament of La Rioja, housed in the former Monastery of La Merced in Logroño. | |
The Parliament of La Rioja (Spanish: Parlamento de La Rioja) is the main law-making body for the region of La Rioja in Spain. It is a unicameral parliament, which means it has only one group of members who make decisions. This parliament is made up of 33 elected members. They meet in the city of Logroño, which is the capital of La Rioja. The building where they work used to be a monastery called La Merced.
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What is the Parliament of La Rioja?
The Parliament of La Rioja is like the regional government for La Rioja. It is one of the many regional parliaments in Spain. Its main job is to create and approve laws that affect the people living in La Rioja.
What Does the Parliament Do?
The members of the Parliament of La Rioja have several important tasks. They discuss and vote on new laws for the region. They also approve the budget, which is how the region's money will be spent. Another key role is to oversee the regional government and make sure it is doing its job well.
Who Works in the Parliament?
The Parliament of La Rioja has 33 members, also known as deputies. These deputies are chosen by the people of La Rioja in elections. They represent different political parties. The parliament also has leaders, including a President, Vice Presidents, and Secretaries.
- President: The current President is Jesús María García from the Socialist Party of La Rioja (PSOE). The President leads the meetings and makes sure everything runs smoothly.
- Vice Presidents and Secretaries: These members help the President. They also have important roles in managing the parliament's daily work.
Where is the Parliament Located?
The Parliament of La Rioja is in Logroño, the capital city. It is housed in a beautiful old building that was once a monastery. This building is called the former Monastery of La Merced. It's a historic place where important decisions for the region are now made.
How Does the Parliament Work?
The members of the parliament are divided into different political groups. These groups usually include a "Government" group and an "Opposition" group.
- Government: The government group is usually made up of the parties that won the most seats in the last election. They work together to lead the region.
- Opposition: The opposition groups are other parties that did not win enough seats to form the government. Their job is to question the government and offer different ideas.
Members of the parliament are elected for a term of four years. This means that every four years, people in La Rioja vote for who they want to represent them. The last election was on May 26, 2019, and the next one is planned for May 28, 2023.
See also
In Spanish: Parlamento de La Rioja para niños
- List of presidents of the Parliament of La Rioja
