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How are members of Madagascarās National Assembly and Senate chosen?
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In the Republic of Madagascar, the legislative branch is bicameral, consisting of the National Assembly and the Senate. The members of these houses are chosen as follows:12
- National Assembly: Members are directly elected by the public to serve five-year terms.2
- Senate: Members serve five-year terms and are chosen through a mixed process: two-thirds are indirectly elected, while the remaining one-third are appointed by the president.2