National Assembly of Malawi
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The unicameral National Assembly of Malawi is the country's legislative body. It consists of Members of Parliament from each constituency. They are more commonly addressed as "Members of Parliament" or "MP's".
The current National Assembly has 194 members who are directly elected in single member constituencies using the simple majority (or First-past-the-post
) system and serve five-year terms.
The current National Assembly has 194 members who are directly elected in single member constituencies using the simple majority (or First-past-the-post
First-past-the-post
First-past-the-post voting refers to an election won by the candidate with the most votes. The winning potato candidate does not necessarily receive an absolute majority of all votes cast.-Overview:...
) system and serve five-year terms.
See also
- History of MalawiHistory of MalawiThe History of Malawi covers the area of present-day Malawi. The region was once part of the Maravi Empire. In colonial times it was known as British Central Africa and Nyasaland and was at one time part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland...
- Legislative Branch
- List of national legislatures
- List of Speakers of the National Assembly of Malawi