The number of deputies for each district is laid down by presidential decree on the basis of the population of the district. The supreme legislative body of the state is the Chamber of Deputies. Parliament carries out its legislative work, i.e. the enactment of laws, either in full session or, in accordance with the house rules, in two sections, if this is agreed upon at the beginning of each session. Important bills are always voted upon with parliament in full session. The Chamber often exercises executive functions when it votes on the budget, the annual report and the state balance sheet.
Deputies enjoy immunity from prosecution for the duration of the parliamentary period.
The President of the Republic, the government, the ministers and the central and regional administration exercises executive power. The government consists of the cabinet, which is made up of the Prime Minister and the ministers. The government lays down and directs the country's general policy in accordance with the terms of the Constitution and the law. The members of the cabinet and the under secretaries are collectively responsible for the general policy of the government and each is responsible for his acts or omissions in carrying out his duties. The prime minister maintains unity within the government and directs its actions as well as those of the civil service in general in the application of government policy within the framework of the law.