Introduction
In this blog, we will talk about list of countries and parliament names. There are 193 countries in the world and there is also demand of many countries these days. There were chaos all over the world and world is shaking in many more things.
Almost every countries have some constitution and it may be written or unwritten. As we live in India or any part of world, every nation have some constitution. If we took the example of India, there is parliament that either amend or make changes in constitution by simple Majority, Special Majority or Absolute Majority. Let’s learn different names used for parliament around the world.
countries and their parliament names
Below is detailed list of countries along with official names of their parliament.
Asian countries and their Parliament
| Countries | Parliament |
|---|---|
| India | Sansad (Parliament) |
| Japan | National Diet of Japan |
| China | National People’s Congress |
| Thailand | National Assembly of Thailand |
| Nepal | Federal Parliament of Nepal |
| Pakistan | Majlis E shoora |
| UAE | Federal National Council |
European Countries and their Parliaments
| Countries | Parliament |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Parliament of United kingdom |
| Germany | Bundestag |
| France | Parliament of France |
| Italy | Parliament of Italy |
| Spain | Cortes Generales |
| Sweden | Riksdag |
| Switzerland | Federal Assembly of Switzerland |
American Countries and their Parliaments
| Countries | Parliament |
|---|---|
| United States | Congress |
| Canada | Parliament of Canada |
| Brazil | National Congress of Brazil |
| Mexico | Congress of the Union |
Other countries and their parliaments
| Countries | Parliament |
|---|---|
| Australia | Parliament of Australia |
| Russia | Federal Assembly of Russia (Duma) |
| South Africa | Parliament of South Africa |
| Israel | Knesset |
| Egypt | People’s Assembly |
| Turkey | Grand National Assembly of Turkey |
These general Awareness will help you in Upcoming CUET, UPSC, SSC and other government and entrance examination. This will also help you in competitive test and quizzes.
Which Countries Parliament currently in News?
New Zealand
What is the name of the Parliament of India?
Sansad
What is a Parliament and what does it do?
Answer: A parliament is the main law-making body of a country. It represents the people, debates national issues, makes laws, and oversees the government’s work.
Why do different countries have different names for their parliaments?
Answer: The names reflect each country’s history, language, and system of government. For example, the UK has the “Parliament,” Japan has the “National Diet,” and Germany has the “Bundestag.”
Which country has the oldest Parliament in the world?
Answer: The oldest known Parliament is Iceland’s Althing, established in 930 AD.
How many houses does the Indian Parliament have?
Answer: India’s Parliament has two houses — the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
What is the difference between a Parliament and a Congress?
Answer: Both are legislative bodies, but “Congress” is often used in countries like the USA and Mexico, while “Parliament” is common in Commonwealth countries like India, the UK, and Canada.
Which countries have a unicameral (single-chamber) parliament?
Answer: Countries like Sweden, New Zealand, and Israel have a single legislative house.
What is a bicameral legislature?
Answer: A bicameral legislature has two houses — typically an upper and a lower house — such as India’s Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha or the US House of Representatives and Senate.
How are members of Parliament chosen?
Answer: Members are usually elected by citizens during general elections, but in some countries, certain members are appointed or nominated.
What is the role of the Speaker in Parliament?
Answer: The Speaker presides over meetings, maintains order, ensures rules are followed, and represents the Parliament officially.
Which country’s Parliament is called the “Duma”?
Answer: The “Duma” is the lower house of Russia’s Federal Assembly.
