National Council (Monaco)

The National Council is the legislature of Monaco. It is one of the three councils which govern Monaco. There are 24 members. 

 Role 
The Council's role is to discuss bills (proposed laws) put forward by the Council of Government. If a bill is approved by the National Council, then it must be signed by the Sovereign Prince of Monaco.

 History 
The National Council was created in 1910 because the citizens of Monaco wanted the country to become a democracy and reduce the powers of the Prince.

 Election 
The members of the National Council are elected by the public. 16 are elected by gaining a majority of the vote. The other 8 are selected from candidates who got more than 5% of votes. Members serve a term of 5 years.

 President 
The President of the National Council is the chairperson and speaker of the National Council. They are one of the 24 members and are selected by the Prince.

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