National Assembly of Flindar

The National Assembly of Flindar (Flindars Nationalförsamling, Kazulianisk: Flindars Nasjonalforsamling), commonly referred as the Platsen, is the legislature of Flindar. It has power to legislate in a wide range of areas that are not explicitly reserved to the Stortinget, and to appoint the Flindar Executive.

The Assembly is a unicameral, democratically elected body comprising 90 members known as Members of the National Assembly (MNPs),  elected for five-year terms under the additional member system: 72 MNPs represent individual geographical constituencies elected by the plurality (‘first-past-the-post’) system, while a further 18 are returned from six additional member regions, each electing 3 members.

The Assembly may make laws for any matter within Flindar. Its power is further limited by the ability for the central government to override it in some circumstances, subject to the Kazulian Constitution. Similarly, the Supreme Court of Flindar provides judicial oversight of the Assembly and is vested with equal power. The Assembly is also vested with other powers, such as the means to investigate matters, conduct research and summon witnesses.

Government is formed by the party or parties who command confidence and supply within the Assembly. The leader of the governing party or parties is the Premier, the most senior elected member of the Flindar Executive. The people of Flindar do not directly elect the Minister-President, as the leader of the majority party is appointed Minister-President.