The Parliament

Bulgaria is a Parliamentary Republic and the Legislature is the basic power within the country. The National Assembly is vested with the legislative power and exercises parliamentary control. Its mandate is for a term of four years. The parliament consists of the 240-seat National Assembly. Members are directly elected for four years on the basis of proportional representation. Parties and electoral coalitions need 4% of the popular vote to qualify. Members of the National Assembly represent not only their constituencies but the entire nation. Members of the National Assembly act on the basis of the Constitution and the laws and in accordance with their conscience and convictions. The National Assembly elects permanent and ad hoc committees from among its Members. The National Assembly passes laws, resolutions, declarations and addresses. Any Member of the National Assembly or the Council of Ministers has the right to introduce a bill. The State Budget Bill shall be drawn up and presented by the Council of Ministers.