Algeria, in accordance with the Constitution of 19 November 1976 (number of occasions) is a republic in which the head of state is the president elected by popular vote for up to two five-year terms. The president appoints the prime minister, who stands at the head of government.
Bicameral parliament consists of the lower chambers – the National People’s Assembly and of the Upper House – the Council of the Nation. In the National Assembly of People’s 389 MPs elected to sit on universal suffrage for 5-year term. 1 / 3 out of 144 members of the Council of the Nation is appointed by the president, a 2 / 3 elected by the lower house. The term of office of the Council of the Nation is 6 years old, but the constitution requires that half of the composition was exchanged every 3 years.
Bicameral parliament consists of the lower chambers – the National People’s Assembly and of the Upper House – the Council of the Nation. In the National Assembly of People’s 389 MPs elected to sit on universal suffrage for 5-year term. 1 / 3 out of 144 members of the Council of the Nation is appointed by the president, a 2 / 3 elected by the lower house. The term of office of the Council of the Nation is 6 years old, but the constitution requires that half of the composition was exchanged every 3 years.
Administrative divisions: 48 wilai Capital: Algiers 1.6 million inhabitants (3.8 million conurbation)
