Legislative Branch
The Parliament has two chambers. The National Assembly (Antenimieram-Pirenena/Assemblée Nationale) has 160 members, elected for a four year term in single-member and two-member constituencies. The Senate (Sénat) has 90 members, 60 members elected for a six year term, 10 for each province by provincial electors, and 30 members appointed by the president.
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