Compare data on Parliaments
The parliamentary administration is independent from the government
Members of the parliamentary administration may be fully independent from the government For example, certain countries have a ‘parliamentary civil service’ that is different from the general civil service, which works for the Executive.
View field in the data dictionaryThe designations employed and the presentation of material on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the IPU concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitations of its frontiers or boundaries.
Aggregated data as of today
| The parliamentary administration is independent from the government | Number of countries |
|---|---|
| Yes | 154 |
| No | 32 |
Excluding 3 parliaments where all chambers are suspended