National Council of Provinces
government, South Africa
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The National Council of Provinces is the upper house of South Africa's bicameral parliament. It is composed of 10-member delegations from each of the nine provincial assemblies, totaling 90 members. While the National Assembly elects the president, the National Council of Provinces has legislative authority in areas such as education, health, and transport, though the central government retains concurrent powers. This structure contributes to South Africa's weak federal system.123
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