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\ IMliODUCTlON TO POLIIlCb
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summons, pioiogues and dissolves the lovei House
He
the advice of the Piime Mimstei He cannot, hovever, veto 1
bills A commission consisting of the Chief-J ustice and the
Piesi-
Speakeis of both the Houses of Pailiament exeicises the
dential poweis duiing the absence of the Piesident
Council of Ministers
Theiea Council of Mimsteis headed by a Piime Minister,
is
all of whom aie appointed, as in other pailiamentaiy govern-
ments, fiom amongst the membeis of the majoiity party the m
legislatme Ministers aie accountable to the legislatuie
Legislature —Parliament.
The Burmese Parliament consists of the President and two
Houses, Chambei of Nationalities and Chambei of Deputies
The Chambei of Nationalities has a total membeiship of 125 and
there are 250 Deputies elected foi a term of four yenis Both \
the Chambers possess equal power But the Lowei House is /
moie powerful m regard to money bills and it has more direct
control over the ministry
Judiciary
The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal, the judges
of which aie appointed by the Presideht, subject to confirmation
by a joint session of both the chambei s of legislature It has also
advisory functions There is also a High Court which exercises
both original and appellate jurisdiction
Party System
The Anti-Fascist People’s Freedom League was organised
dunng Japanese occupation and m course of time, it developed
into the strongest political party which is still m possesson of
power The communist party in Burma is a militant organisa-
tion Besides these, the Karen separatists also
form a distmcW
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QUESTIONS
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^ territory of the Union of
Burma? mat is then relation with the Union
Government?
Constitution of
Bunfi'a
3 Discuss the position and powers
of the President of
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