Legislative Bodies

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun A formal gathering of representatives or delegates from different regions or groups within a nation to discuss and make decisions on matters of national importance.

  • The members of the national assembly convened to discuss the new legislation.
  • The national assembly is meeting today to talk about some new laws.
  • The national assembly is getting together to hash out some stuff.
  • The national assembly is like a puzzle, with each piece representing a different viewpoint.

noun A deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a legislature in various countries

  • The senate is responsible for passing legislation in the government.
  • The senate is where all the important decisions are made.
  • The senate is like the big boss of the government.
  • The senate acts as the gatekeeper of new laws and policies.

noun The Senedd is the devolved parliament of Wales, responsible for making laws and decisions for the country.

  • The Senedd is the devolved parliament for Wales.
  • Let's meet at the Senedd for a tour of the building.
  • I heard there's a cool event happening at the Senedd tonight.
  • The Senedd stands as a symbol of Welsh democracy and autonomy.