Parliament of the Republic of Moldova facts for kids
The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova is like the main decision-making team for the country of Moldova. It's the only group that can make laws for the whole country. Think of it as the country's law-making factory! It has 101 members, called deputies, who are chosen by the people of Moldova. These deputies serve for four years. Everyone who is old enough gets to vote for them.
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Moldova's Parliament: Making Laws for the Country
The Parliament of Moldova is a very important part of how the country is run. It's the place where elected representatives meet to discuss and create laws that affect everyone in Moldova. This type of government body, where there's only one main group making laws, is called a unicameral legislature.
What is the Parliament?
The Parliament is the highest law-making body in Moldova. Its main job is to represent the people and make sure their voices are heard when new laws are created. It's where big decisions about the country's future are made.
Who are the Deputies?
The members of the Parliament are called deputies. There are 101 deputies in total. Each deputy is chosen by the people of Moldova to represent them. They work together to discuss important issues and vote on new laws.
How are Members Chosen?
Deputies are elected through a process called a "universal vote." This means that all citizens of Moldova who are old enough have the right to vote for the people they want to represent them in Parliament. Once elected, deputies serve for a period of four years.
What Does the Parliament Do?
The Parliament has several key responsibilities. Its most important job is to create, change, and approve laws. It also supervises the government to make sure they are doing their job correctly. The Parliament approves the country's budget, which is like a spending plan for all public money. It also deals with international agreements and can even change the country's constitution.
Images for kids
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The Parliament Building on Stephen the Great Boulevard
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A view of the Parliament Building from the rear
See also
In Spanish: Parlamento de Moldavia para niños
