National Assembly (Panama)
Unicameral legislature of Panama / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The National Assembly of Panama (Spanish: Asamblea Nacional de Panamá), formerly the Legislative Assembly of Panama (Asamblea Legislativa de Panamá), is the legislative branch of the government of the Republic of Panama.
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National Assembly of the Republic of Panama Asamblea Nacional de la República de Panamá | |
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History | |
Founded | 1906[1] |
Leadership | |
First vice president | |
Second vice president | |
General secretary | |
Structure | |
Seats | 71 members |
Political groups | Government (47)[2]
Opposition (24)[3]
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Length of term | 5 years[4] |
Elections | |
First-past-the-post voting in outlying rural districts and party-list proportional representation in cities | |
Last election | 5 May 2024 |
Next election | 6 May 2029 |
Meeting place | |
Justo Arosemena Palace, Panama City | |
Website | |
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It is a unicameral legislature, currently made up of 71 members, who serve five-year terms. Legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen by a first past the post method, while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula. Panama's legislative elections are held simultaneous with its presidential and local elections.
Panama also returns a delegation of 20 deputies to the supranational Central American Parliament.