National Council of Slovakia
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The National Council of the Slovak Republic (Slovak: Národná rada Slovenskej republiky, abbreviated to NR SR) is the national parliament of Slovakia. It is unicameral and consists of 150 members, who are elected by universal suffrage under proportional representation with seats distributed via largest remainder method with Hagenbach-Bischoff quota every four years.[2]
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National Council of the Slovak Republic Národná rada Slovenskej republiky | |
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History | |
Founded | 1 January 1993, 30 years ago |
Preceded by | Slovak National Council |
Leadership | |
Deputy speakers | |
Structure | |
Seats | 150 |
Political groups | Government (79)
Opposition (71)
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Committees | 19 Committees |
Elections | |
Open list proportional representation with a 5% electoral threshold (7% for two-, three-party alliances; 10% for four-or-more party alliance) allocated under the largest remainder method with Hagenbach-Bischoff quota[2] | |
Last election | 30 September 2023 |
Next election | Next |
Meeting place | |
Parliament Building, Bratislava | |
Website | |
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Slovakia's parliament has been called the 'National Council' since 1 October 1992. From 1969 to 1992, its predecessor, the parliament of the Slovak part of Czechoslovakia, was called the Slovak National Council (Slovak: Slovenská národná rada).
The National Council approves domestic legislation, constitutional laws, and the annual budget. Its consent is required to ratify international treaties, and is responsible for approving military operations. It also elects individuals to some positions in the executive and judiciary, as specified by law.[3]
The parliament building is in Bratislava, Slovakia's capital, next to Bratislava Castle in Alexander Dubček Square.