Explanation

• The Chinese parliament is called the National People’s Congress (NPC).
• It passes laws, approves the budget, and appoints top officials.
• Location: Beijing
• Type: Unicameral legislature
• Meetings: Once every year (annual session)

Explanation

Country: Netherlands

Type: Bicameral parliament

Houses:

1. First Chamber (Senate)
2. Second Chamber (House of Representatives)

Capital of country: Amsterdam (official capital)

Government seat: The Hague

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• The Seimas is the unicameral parliament of Lithuania.
• Founded: 1445 (historical), 22 August 1922
• 141 members elected to four-year terms
• Location: Seimas Palace in Vilnius, Lithuania.
• Sessions: Meets in regular spring and autumn sessions.

Last updated by NA on 22-April-2026

Explanation

• Turkey has a unicameral legislative system, meaning it has only one parliamentary chamber.
• The legislative body is called the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.
• Responsible for making laws, approving budgets, and overseeing the government.

Additional information:

• Total members: 600
• Term length: 5 years
• Founded: 1920
• Voting system: Proportional representation
• Meets in: Ankara, Turkey

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

British Parliament

• Two Houses: House of Lords (Upper House) and House of Commons (Lower House).
• Location: Palace of Westminster, London, United Kingdom.
• Members of House of Lords: Around 780 members (life peers, bishops, hereditary peers).
• Main Role: Review legislation and provide expert debate.
• Major Reform Acts: Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949 reduced its power.

Last verified on 09-03-2026