The Knesset - Legislative Power in Israel

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What is the total number of members in the Knesset?

120

What is the main function of the Knesset?

To make laws in the State of Israel

What is the role of the opposition parties in the Knesset?

To criticize the government and participate in legislation

What is the Plenum of the Knesset?

The central body of the Knesset where most decisions are made Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Knesset Speaker?

To assist in the management of Knesset sessions and maintain order Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Knesset committees?

To handle a large part of the Knesset's work, discussing topics in depth Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the first Knesset session after elections?

Members take an oath of allegiance to the State Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the coalition parties?

To support the government and divide ministerial portfolios among themselves Signup and view all the answers

How does the Knesset Speaker determine the discussion topics and time allocations?

Decides on the topics and time allocations for each topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Knesset's location?

It is located in Jerusalem Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for an Israeli citizen to participate in the Knesset elections?

18 years old Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right to propose a law in the Knesset?

Members of the Knesset, the government, or a committee of the Knesset Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Knesset?

To legislate and pass laws Signup and view all the answers

How many readings does a proposed law go through before it becomes a law?

Three readings Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the preliminary reading in the Knesset?

To discuss the proposal and decide whether to approve it Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the committee in the legislative process?

To examine the proposal clause by clause and hear the opinions of experts Signup and view all the answers

Who must sign a law before it becomes effective?

The President of the State, the Prime Minister, and the Minister responsible for the law Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of democracy that is reflected in the publication of laws in the Official Gazette?

The principle of the right to knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the limitation of power in the legislative process?

To prevent the concentration of power and to ensure that laws are made in the public interest Signup and view all the answers

What is the democratic principle that is reflected in the requirement that a law must be approved by a majority in the third reading?

The principle of majority decision-making Signup and view all the answers