Slovenia
National Council
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Political system
Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.
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Parliamentary system
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Structure of parliament
Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral
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Bicameral
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IPU membership
Current membership status
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Yes
Law-making
Data on parliament’s law-making role and activities
Legislative activity
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Number of laws adopted by parliament, per year
Annual number of laws adopted by parliament, using data from the lower chamber by default in bicameral systems with differing legislative dates
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104(2023)
Notes:
Two of the 375 laws adopted during the 2018-2022 legislature were initiated by voters.
A request to call a referendum may be submitted by at least forty thousand voters, provided that within seven days of the adoption of the Act the initiator of the request notifies the President of the National Assembly of his or her request.
(Article 12, Referendum and Popular Initiative Act)
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Total number of laws adopted by Parliament in the previous legislature
“Legislature” refers to the full period between the first session of a new legislature until it’s dissolution.
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375(2022-05)
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Number of laws adopted in the previous legislature that were initiated by parliament
In some cases other entities have the right to initiate legislation in national parliaments – such as citizens, autonomous regions, and other high-level government institutions.
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74(2022-05)
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Number of laws adopted in the previous legislature that were initiated by the government
In some cases other entities have the right to initiate legislation in national parliaments – such as citizens, autonomous regions, and other high-level government institutions.
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299(2022-05)
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Percentage of laws initiated by parliament in the previous legislature
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of the laws adopted that were initiated by parliament by the total number of laws adopted in the previous legislature.
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20%(2022-05)
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Dates of the previous legislature
Refers to the full period between the first session of a new legislature until it’s dissolution
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22 Jun 2018 to 13 May 2022(2022-05)
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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
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Other
Notes:
The National Council may require the National Assembly to decide again on a given law within seven days of its' passage and prior to promulgation (suspensive veto). In deciding again, a majority of all deputies must vote for such law to be passed unless the Constitution envisages a higher majority for the passing of the law under consideration.
Sources: Constitution, art. 91
Executive-legislative relations
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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.
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Yes
Notes: Laws are promulgated by the President of the Republic no later than eight days after they have been passed.
Sources:
Constitution, art. 91 and 107
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Number of times the Head of State declined to give assent to legislation, per year
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.
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Not applicable(2023)
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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)
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Not applicable
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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)
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Not applicable
Notes: The National Assembly shall pass laws in a multiphase procedure unless otherwise provided by its rules of procedure
Sources:
Constitution, art. 89
Rule of Procedure, art. 222
Existence of a procedure to introduce emergency legislation
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Notes: By urgent procedure.
Sources: Rules of Procedure, art.143-144