National Assembly (Burundi)
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The National Assembly is the lower chamber of Parliament in Burundi. It consists of 100 directly elected members (or deputies) and between 18 and 23 co-opted members who serve five-year terms.
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National Assembly Assemblée nationale | |
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Type | |
History | |
Founded | 1962 |
Leadership | |
Structure | |
Seats | 100 directly elected, additional members co-opted to meet constitutional requirements[2] |
Political groups | |
Length of term | 5 years |
Elections | |
Party list proportional representation | |
Last election | 20 May 2020 |
Meeting place | |
Kigobe Congress Center, Bujumbura | |
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Deputies are elected in 17 multi-member constituencies using a party-list proportional representation system in accordance with the D'Hondt method. Political parties and lists of independent candidates must receive over 2% of the vote nationally to gain representation in the National Assembly.