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National Assembly (Ecuador)

National Assembly
Asamblea Nacional
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Leadership
Structure
Seats 137
Asamblea Nacional Ecuador 2017 escaños.svg
Political groups

Government (74)

  •      PAIS (74)

Opposition (63)

Elections
Last election
19 February 2017
Meeting place
Palacio Legislativo
Avenida 6 de Diciembre y Piedrahita
Quito, Pinchincha,
Ecuador
Website
Official website

Coordinates: 0°12′47″S 78°29′56″W / 0.21306°S 78.49889°W / -0.21306; -78.49889

Government (74)

Opposition (63)

The National Assembly (Spanish: Asamblea Nacional) is the legislative branch of the government of Ecuador that replaced the National Congress in 2009, under the 2008 Constitution. The current President of the Assembly is Gabriela Rivadeneira, as of May 14, 2013. Within Ecuador, the National Assembly has the power to pass laws, while appointment of judges to the National Court of Justice is done by a separate Judicial Council.

The most recent elections to the National Assembly were held on February 19, 2017; a majority of the legislature was captured by PAIS with 38% of the vote.

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According to Article 119 of the 2008 Constitution of Ecuador, candidates to the National Assembly must meet the following requirements: 1) Be an Ecuadorian national. 2) Be at least 18 years of age at the time of registering for one's candidacy 3) Be in possession of political rights

For a list of Presidents see: List of Presidents of the National Assembly of Ecuador.


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