Bicameral Structure

Article 13 of our Constitution establishes Parliament as a bicameral legislature with two houses:

Chamber of the Commons

Composition: Directly elected by the people

Role: Primary legislative body representing citizen interests

Term: Four years with maximum two consecutive terms

Royal Council Hall

Composition: Partly appointed by the Monarch and partly elected

Role: Reviewing legislation, providing expert oversight

Term: Varied based on appointment or election method

Powers and Functions

According to Article 14, Parliament has the authority to:

For legislation to become law, it must be approved by both houses of Parliament and receive royal assent from the Monarch.

Legislative Process

The process for creating new laws in Links Land:

  1. Introduction: Legislation can be introduced in either house
  2. Committee Review: Bills are examined by specialized committees
  3. Debate and Amendment: Full debate and potential amendments in both houses
  4. Voting: Majority approval required in both houses
  5. Royal Assent: Final approval by the Monarch
  6. Publication: Laws are published and enter into effect