Question: Which of the following is the unicameral national legislature of Israel?
(a) Knesset
(b) Chamber of Deputies
(c) Assembly of Deputies
(d) Mazhilis
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won the backing of a majority of parliament members on 16th April, 2019 to form a new government, after the 9th April, 2019 election.
- Elections had been due in November 2019, but were brought forward following a dispute between members of the current government over a bill on national service for the ultra-orthodox population, as well as impending corruption charges against incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- No single party has ever won an outright majority in the Knesset.
- Netanyahu’s Likud Party tied with Blue and White alliance of Benny Gants, both winning 35 seats and thus clearing the 65 seat majority cap.
- The balance of power is held by smaller parties, with right-wing and religious parties that have previously set in coalition with Likud, Potentially Knesset.
- The Knesset is the unicameral National legislature of Israel.
- As the legislative branch of the Israeli government, the Knesset passes all laws, elects the President and Prime Minister (although the latter is ceremonially appointed by the President), approves the cabinet, and supervises the work of the government.
Links:
https://in.reuters.com/article/israel-politics/israeli-president-tasks-netanyahu-with-forming-new-government-idINKCN1RT2BU
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knesset