The Oliy Majlis and its powers
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Draw a diagram of the Oliy Majlis structure (chambers, numbers, term).
Legislative Chamber – 150 deputies; Senate – 65 senators (56+9); term – 5 years.
2
Write three differences between the Legislative Chamber and the Senate.
Size; how formed (election / territorial representation and appointment); exclusive powers.
3
From a parliamentary portal or official source, find what the posts of chair of each chamber are called.
The head of the Legislative Chamber is the Speaker; the head of the Senate is the Chair of the Senate.
4
Why is part of the senators elected from the territories? Write your view.
So that territories’ interests are represented equally and to link the centre with the local level.
5
Why are deputies’ meetings with their voters useful? Write two reasons.
Deputies learn voters’ problems and take them into account in legislation; deputy accountability grows.