Libya

House of Representatives

Political system Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.
Transitional system
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Structure of parliament Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral
Unicameral
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IPU membership Current membership status
Yes
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Oversight

Data on parliament’s oversight role and activities

Oversight tools

Parliament has the power to summon members of the government
No
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Parliament has the power to summon senior government officials
Yes
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Parliament has the power to approve key government appointments Key government appointments include, for example, ambassadors or the head of the central bank.
Yes
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Approximate number of government appointments subject to parliamentary approval
4
Number of written questions asked, per year
40 (2021)
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Number of written questions answered by the government, per year
40 (2021)
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Parliament has power to carry out inquiries
Yes
Number of parliamentary inquiries, per year
20 (2021)
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Head of State and/or Government

Head of State and/or Government
Parliament’s role in the designation of the Head of Government Some parliaments elect the Head of Government or approve the nomination for the Head of Government. Others do not play a role.
Parliament approves a nomination for the Head of Government
The Head of Government is also the Head of State
No
Parliament’s role
Parliament’s role in the designation of the Head of State Some parliaments designate the Head of State or approve the nomination for the Head of Government. Others do not play a role.
Parliament elects the Head of State

Impeachment and confidence motions

Procedure for parliament
There is a procedure for parliament to dismiss or impeach the following persons/institution There is a procedure to dismiss or impeach the following persons/institution: Not applicable (there is no procedure); The whole Government; The Head of Government; The Head of State; Individual members of the Executive; Other (please specify)
The Head of Government
Impeachment Role
Parliament is automatically dissolved when a motion of no confidence is adopted In some countries, the adoption of a motion of no confidence in the Government automatically leads to the dissolution of Parliament in certain countries. In other cases, a new government can be formed.
No