Congress of the Dominican Republic
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In the Dominican Republic legislative power is vested in the National Congress (Congreso Nacional), a bicameral legislature comprising a Senate (32 senators), and a Chamber of Deputies (150 deputies).
Congressional elections are held in even numbered years not divisible by four (even-numbered years divisible by four are reserved for presidential elections).
Suffrage is universal and compulsory for all Dominican citizens aged over 18, or under that age if married.
See also
External link
- National Congress of the Dominican Republic (http://domino-13.prominic.com/A55979/Congreso+Nacional.nsf/congreso?OpenForm)