How are members of Iraq’s Council of Representatives chosen?

Under the current constitutional framework of Iraq, the Council of Representatives serves as the primary legislative body within the country's parliamentary democracy.1

Members of the Council of Representatives are chosen through legislative elections. While the constitution does not mandate a fixed number of seats, the size of the body is determined by a formula that allocates one representative for every 100,000 citizens. Currently, the Council of Representatives consists of 329 members. Once elected, these representatives serve four-year terms.12