Chapter 8, Part 1 · Art. 95
Role of the National Assembly
- The National Assembly represents the people of the constituencies and special interests.
Art. 95(1)
(1) The National Assembly represents the people of the constituencies and special interests in the National Assembly.
Read the full article → - It enacts legislation, allocates national revenue and oversees its use.
Art. 95(4)
(4) The National Assembly— (a) determines the allocation of national revenue between the levels of government, as provided in Part 4 of Chapter Twelve; (b) appropriates funds for expenditure by the national government and other national State organs; and (c) exercises oversight over national revenue and its expenditure.
Read the full article → - It approves declarations of war and extensions of states of emergency.
Art. 95(6)
(6) The National Assembly approves declarations of war and extensions of states of emergency.
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- The National Assembly makes laws and checks how public money is used.
Art. 95(4)
(4) The National Assembly— (a) determines the allocation of national revenue between the levels of government, as provided in Part 4 of Chapter Twelve; (b) appropriates funds for expenditure by the national government and other national State organs; and (c) exercises oversight over national revenue and its expenditure.
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