The National Assembly of Panama (), formerly the Legislative Assembly of Panama ''(Asamblea Legislativa de Panamá)'', is the
legislative branch
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of the government of the
Republic of Panama
Panama, officially the Republic of Panama, is a country in Latin America at the southern end of Central America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and ...
.
It is a
unicameral
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legislature, currently made up of 71 members, who serve five-year terms. Legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen by a
first past the post method, while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a
proportion-based formula. Panama's legislative elections are held simultaneous with its
presidential
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and local elections.
Panama also returns a delegation of 20 deputies to the supranational
Central American Parliament
The Central American Parliament (), also known as PARLACEN, is the political institution and parliamentary body of the Central American Integration System (SICA). Its headquarters are in Guatemala City.
History
The PARLACEN's origins date b ...
.
Latest election
Legislative election
See also
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List of political parties in Panama
This article lists political parties in Panama.
Panama has a multi-party system. Although there are three major political parties, no one party often has a chance of gaining power alone, and parties must work with each other to form coalition g ...
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List of presidents of the National Assembly of Panama
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Politics of Panama
The politics of Panama take place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic with a multi-party system, whereby the President of Panama is both head of state and head of government.
Executive power is exercised by t ...
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Panama
Panama, officially the Republic of Panama, is a country in Latin America at the southern end of Central America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and ...
Politics of Panama
Government of Panama
Panama
Panama, officially the Republic of Panama, is a country in Latin America at the southern end of Central America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and ...
1906 establishments in Panama
Organizations based in Panama City
Organizations established in 1906