Britannica AI Icon

National Assembly

Hungarian government

Quick Summary

Hungary's government is a unitary multiparty republic with a single legislative body known as the National Assembly. This unicameral parliament holds supreme legislative power and is responsible for electing the president, the Council of Ministers, and other high-ranking officials. Parliamentary elections occur every four years, with members elected through a mixed system of direct and proportional representation. The country's constitutional framework was significantly revised in 1989, establishing a multiparty parliamentary system and separating the legislative and executive branches.123

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.