Algeria
Law-making
Data on parliament’s law-making role and activities
Legislative activity
Number of laws adopted by parliament, per year
16 (2021)
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Total number of laws adopted by Parliament in the previous legislature
54 (2021)
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Number of laws adopted in the previous legislature that were initiated by parliament
0 (2021)
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Number of laws adopted in the previous legislature that were initiated by the government
54 (2021)
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Dates of the previous legislature
23.05.2017 to 01.03.2021
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Outcome when the two chambers cannot agree on a piece of draft legislation
For bicameral parliaments: Outcome when the two chambers cannot agree on a piece of draft legislationNot applicable; The legislation cannot be adopted unless both chambers agree; The decision of the lower chamber will take effect after a certain deadline; The decision of the upper chamber will take effect after a certain deadline; Other (please specify)
For bicameral parliaments: Outcome when the two chambers cannot agree on a piece of draft legislation
Other (please specify)
Notes
If the upper house does not adopt the text, the Prime Minister convenes a joint committee. The committee text is resubmitted by the government for adoption by both houses. If there is still no agreement, the Prime Minister withdraws the text.
Source
Legal documents that stipulate parliament's role.
Constitution, article 120
Executive-legislative relations
Legislation adopted by parliament requires the assent of the Head of State
In some countries, the Constitution foresees that legislation adopted by parliament must be signed into law by the Head of State. If so, the Head of State may, for example, have the power to veto the legislation, return it to parliament, or submit it to another body such as a constitutional court.
Yes
Source
Legal documents that stipulate parliament's role.
Constitution, article 126
Number of times the Head of State declined to give assent to legislation, per year
0 (2021)
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Consequences when the Head of State declines to give assent to legislation
Consequences when the Head of State declines to give assent to legislation: Not applicable; No further action is taken. The legislation is rejected; The legislation is returned to Parliament for re-examination; The legislation is referred to the Constitutional/Supreme Court;The legislation is put to a referendum; Other (please specify)
The legislation is returned to Parliament for re-examination
The legislation is referred to the Constitutional/Supreme Court
Not applicable. The Head of State cannot decline to give assent to legislation adopted by parliament
No
Final decision when parliament and the Head of State do not agree
Final decision when parliament and the Head of State do not agree: Not applicable; Parliament; Head of State; Constitutional/Supreme Court; Other (please specify)
Not applicable
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Existence of a procedure to introduce emergency legislation
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Not applicable. There is no procedure to introduce emergency legislation.
No