National Assembly (Venezuela)

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The National Assembly (Spanish: Asamblea Nacional) is the de jure legislature for Venezuela that was first elected in 2000. It is a unicameral body made up of many numbers members.[1] Three seats are reserved for representatives of Venezuela's indigenous peoples and elected separately by all citizens, not just those with indigenous backgrounds.

For the 2010-2015 period the number of seats was 165.[2] All deputies serve five-year terms.

The National Assembly meets in the Federal Legislative Palace in Venezuela's capital, Caracas.

National Assembly (Venezuela) Media

References

  1. ↑ Ley Orgánica de Procesos Electorales (in es)Consejo Nacional Electoral. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  2. ↑ Dos mil 719 candidatos se disputarán los curules de la Asamblea Nacional (in es)Venezolana de Televisión. Retrieved 4 April 2011.