National Congress of Baltusia (Outdated)

The Baltusian Congress is the unicameral legislature of Baltusia. They meet in Congress Building, which is located in Villita, Albiland State, Baltusia.

Elections are held every 4 years simultaneously with the Presidential Election and State Gubernatorial Elections, using the D'hondt Method. A member of Congress is called a Congressman or woman. Seats are distributed across the 5 states according to population.

Overview
Whilst Baltusia officially has a 'Presidential System' of government, the Baltusian Congress is extremely powerful.

The 'President and Commander-in-Chief' fulfills the role of the executive, and only they have the right to introduce a cabinet. However, Congress has to pass a bill confirming it with at least 351 votes in favour.

The Baltusian Congress can also hold early election motions. As with the Cabinet Proposal, for a snap election call to pass, at least 351 votes are needed in favour.

To add to that, any piece of legislation, whether it originated in Congress or in the executive must be approved by the legislative. As a result, Congress is regarded as the most powerful body.

Constitutional Powers

 * Ability to amend the constitution with a 2/3rd majority
 * Pass or reject all bills and legislation
 * Propose and create laws/motions
 * Approve or reject cabinet proposals
 * Ratify treaties and international agreements
 * Pass or reject budgets

Current Allocation of Seats
This is the current distribution of seats in the Baltusian Congress: