Parliament of Syria

Infobox Parliament
name = Parliament of Syria
مجلس الشعب
house_type = Unicameral
coa_pic = Coat of arms of Syria.svg
session_room =
leader1_type = President of the Parliament
leader1 = Dr. Mahmoud al-Abrash
party1 = Arab Socialist Baath Party
election1 = 2007-2011
members = 250
meeting_place = Parliament of Syria, Damascus, Syria
website = [http://www.parliament.gov.sy/ar/last.php# Parliament of Syria "(Arabic)"] The Parliament of Syria ( _ar. مجلس الشعب, "Majlis al-Sha'ab", , which means "People's Council") is Syria's legislative authority. It has 250 members elected for a four year term in 15 multi-seat constituencies, in which 167 seats are guaranteed for the National Progressive Front. Syria is a single-party state. This means that only one political party, the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party is legally allowed to hold effective power. Although minor parties are allowed, they are legally required to accept the leadership of the dominant party and are members of the front. The presidential candidate is appointed by the parliament and needs to be confirmed for a seven year term in a referendum.

Latest elections

ee also

List of Presidents of the Parliament of Syria

External links

* [http://www.parliament.gov.sy People's Council of Syria]