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The People's Majlis (Dhivehi: ރައްޔިތުންގެ މަޖިލިސް — Rayyithunge Majilis) is the unicameral legislative body, or majlis of the Maldives. The Majlis has the authority to enact, amend and revise laws, except the constitution of the Maldives. It is composed of 85 members, one from each electorate of the country. The Majlis is elected for a five-year term on the basis of adult franchise and one-man one-vote. The tenure of a Member of the Majlis is for the duration of the house, or sooner, in case the Member dies or resigns. According to the constitution, the Speaker of the Majlis will perform the duties of the head of state, in the case where the President and Vice President are unable to remain in office.
People's Majlis ރައްޔިތުންގެ މަޖިލިސް Rayyithunge Majilis | |
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Type | |
Type | |
History | |
Founded | March 9, 1931 (1931-03-09) |
Leadership | |
Speaker | |
Deputy Speaker | Ahmed Nazim, PPM |
Majority Leader | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, MDP |
Minority Leader | |
Structure | |
Seats | 85 |
Political groups | Maldivian Democratic Party Progressive Party of Maldives Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party People's Alliance Jumhooree Party Dhivehi Qaumee Party Independent |
Elections | |
Last election | 9 May 2009 |
Website | |
www.majlis.gov.mv |
Each year on the last Thursday of February, the Majlis is opened by the President. During the opening ceremony, the president outlines his policies and achievements in his presidential term. The annual budget of the state is also passed by the Majlis.