Mäjilis, Lower chamber of Parliament in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The Mäjilis is the lower chamber of Kazakhstan's parliament located in Astana, where 98 elected deputies gather to review and pass national laws. The building sits within a contemporary governmental complex designed to accommodate legislative sessions and committee work.
The Mäjilis was established in 1996 following Kazakhstan's 1995 constitutional referendum, forming the foundation of the nation's bicameral legislative system. The institution has evolved to address the legislative needs of the independent state over the decades.
The 98 deputies of Mazhilis represent multiple ethnic groups of Kazakhstan, with sessions conducted in both Kazakh and Russian languages.
Visitors can watch public sessions on weekdays after completing a simple registration process at the entrance. The building staff can provide details about visiting hours and answer questions about current legislative proceedings.
The electoral system blends party-list representation with direct single-member constituencies, requiring all candidates to be at least 25 years old. This combination attempts to balance broad party support with grassroots representation in the legislative body.
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