National Assembly (Ecuador)
The National Assembly (Spanish: Asamblea Nacional) is the legislative branch of the government of Ecuador that replaced the National Congress in 2009, under the 2008 Constitution.[1]
National Assembly Asamblea Nacional | |
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Type | |
Type | |
History | |
Founded | 2009 |
Preceded by | National Congress |
Leadership | |
Guadalupe Llori (MUPP) | |
Structure | |
Seats | 137 |
Political groups | |
Elections | |
Last election | 19 February 2017 |
Meeting place | |
Palacio Legislativo Avenida 6 de Diciembre y Piedrahita Quito, Pinchincha, Ecuador | |
Website | |
Official website |
The current President of the Assembly is César Litardo, as of 2019.
Within Ecuador, the National Assembly has the power to pass laws, while appointment of judges to the National Court of Justice is done by a separate Judicial Council.[2]
References
- ↑ CIA (2010). CIA World Factbook 2010. Skyhorse. p. 204. ISBN 978-1-60239-727-9.
- ↑ "Ecuador". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved Oct 9, 2019.