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Encyclopedia > National Assembly of Laos
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Laos

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Politics, sometimes defined as the art and science of government. ... Image File history File links Laos coat of arms This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... The only legal political party is the Lao Peoples Revolutionary Party (LPRP). ...

The office of the President of Laos was created after the downfall of the monarchy of the country, and a member of the old ruling family was the first president. ... General Khamtai Siphandon (born February 8, 1924) has been president of Laos since February 1998, and has led the communist Lao Peoples Revolutionary Party, the only legal party in the country, since 1992. ... This is a list of prime ministers of Laos Luang Prabang 1941–1945: Prince Phetsarath Kingdom (1945–1975) 1945–1946: Prince Phaya Khammao (chair of the provisional government) 1946–1947: Prince Kindavong 1947–1948: Prince Souvannarath 1948–1950: Prince Boun Oum 1950–1951: Phoui Sananikone 1951–1954: Prince Souvanna Phouma... Political parties in Laos lists political parties in Laos. ... The Lao Peoples Revolutionary Party (Laotian: Phak Pasason Pativat Lao) is the Communist Party of Laos. ... Elections in Laos gives information on election and election results in Laos. ... The Committee for Independence and Democracy in Laos is an armed group, believed to consist of ex-army officers, some ethnic Hmong people, and others disaffected with the communist reigme in the country. ... The new government that assumed power in Laos in December 1975 aligned itself with the Soviet bloc and adopted a hostile posture toward the West. ...

'The National Assembly (Sapha Heng Xat) is the parliament of Laos. It has 109 members, elected for a five year term. Laos is a single-party state. This means that only one political party, the Revolutionary People's Party of Laos is legally allowed to hold effective power. At the last elections, 24 february 2002, this party won 108 seats. Only one (approved) non-partisan candidate won a seat. Insert non-formatted text hereInsert non-formatted text here:This article is about the legislative institution. ... A single-party state or one-party system or single-party system is a type of party system and form of government where only a single political party dominates the government and no opposition parties are allowed. ...


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Summary of 24 February 2002 National Assembly of Laos election results
Seats
Lao People's Revolutionary Party (Phak PaxaxĂ´n Pativat Lao) 108
Approved non-partisan candidate 1
Total 109


 

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