State Great Khural
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The State Great Khural (Mongolian: Улсын Их Хурал, Ulsyn Ikh Khural; also State Great Assembly) is the Parliament of Mongolia. It represents the legislative together with the government. It is unicameral.
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[edit] Suffrage
Each of the 76 members represents their own constituency, and is elected by a simple majority for a term of four years. The election is only valid if 50% of the electorate vote. Mongolian citizens are allowed to vote from the age of 18 if they live in Mongolia. They may be elected to office at the age of 25.
[edit] Chairperson
The members of parliament elect a chairperson from among their own numbers. The chairperson executes the roles of the speaker of the legislative as well as deputy of the president, and is ranked second in the hierarchy of the state after the president. The chairperson supervises the sessions of the parliament, and is responsible for its voting procedures. He automatically (ex officio) becomes a member of the National Security Council.
[edit] Tasks
The Great State Khural draws up new laws in conjunction with the government, and decides on their introduction. The parties represented in parliament nominate candidates for the direct election of the president. The parliament confirms the prime minister (proposed by the president) and the other ministers. It can veto initiatives of the president with a 2/3 majority. A 2/3 majority is also necessary for a change of the constitution.
[edit] Latest election
| Parties | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (Mongol Ardyn Khuv'sgalt Nam) | 46.5 | 37 | |
Motherland Democracy Coalition (Ekh Oron-Ardchilsan)
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44.7 | 34 | |
| Republican Party (Bügd Nairamdakh Nam) | 1.5 | 1 | |
| Non-partisans (former members Democratic Party) | 3.6 | 3 | |
| Undecided (claimed by Motherland Democracy Coalition EOA) | 1 | ||
| Total (turnout 82.2 %) | 76 | ||
| Source: IPU | |||
The chairman since 2005 is Tsendiin Nyamdorj.
[edit] See also
- Baga Khural — Former lower house.
