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A system of government where the executive branch (the government) is accountable to the legislative branch (the parliament).

The power of the executive branch to call new elections if there's a conflict with the assembly.

A vote of no confidence in the government, requiring a specific majority to pass.

The legislative assembly of Catalonia, responsible for approving budgets and monitoring the government.

Territorial divisions for electing representatives to the Catalan Parliament, including Barcelona, Tarragona, Girona, and Lleida.

Protection from legal actions for statements made during parliamentary duties.

Freedom from arrest or prosecution for statements made in parliament.

Catalan Supreme Court handles legal cases involving Catalan deputies.

Period of formal meetings for the Catalan Parliament.

Small group of representatives acting when the Parliament is not in full session.

The Parliament's self-governance; including organizational, financial, administrative, and disciplinary independence.

A Parliament's duration is typically four years, ending when the mandate expires. It can end earlier if the president's investiture fails or by a president-initiated dissolution.

Parliament's inability to secure a majority to install a government, potentially leading to dissolution.

To be a member, individuals must be citizen of age 18+, be Catalan citizens by law, meet specific electoral and parliamentary standards, swear to uphold the constitution, and disclose any relevant professional or public position information.

The inviolability, immunity, and jurisdiction (fur) of parliament members to ensure their freedom and independence in conducting governmental affairs.

A body of Parliament that stays in place during legislative breaks or if Parliament dissolves, to maintain essential functions. Their mandate extends until a new Parliament is formed.

Groups formed by political parties or coalitions in Parliament, with a minimum size (usually 5 deputies) to operate as a group. The largest groups usually play a larger role in shaping the agenda.

Specific parliamentary body composed of spokespeople for each parliamentary group. It's crucial for scheduling parliamentary sessions and outlining debates.

Parliament can convene in regular sessions (annual) or extraordinary sessions (outside regular sessions). Extraordinary sessions are called for significant reasons, and often follow a decided agenda.

The Catalan Parliament has four main tasks: representing the people, making laws, overseeing and controlling the government, and interacting with the State.