National Assembly

Tanzanian government

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The National Assembly is Tanzania's single legislative house, part of its unitary multiparty republic government. This unicameral body, with a five-year term, consists of directly elected members, along with ex-officio, nominated, and indirectly elected representatives, including reserved seats for women. The assembly can be dissolved by the president before its term concludes. Tanzania itself was formed in 1964 through the merger of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, with a permanent constitution established in 1977.123

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…most members of the unicameral National Assembly are directly elected. Many seats also are allocated to ex-officio, nominated, and indirectly elected members—including those seats reserved for women, representatives of mass organizations, and the president’s nominees. The National Assembly has a term of five years but can be dissolved by the…
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…most members of the unicameral National Assembly are directly elected. Many seats also are allocated to ex-officio, nominated, and indirectly elected members—including those seats reserved for women, representatives of mass organizations, and the president’s nominees. The National Assembly has a term of five years but can be dissolved by the…
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