2024 Sri Lankan parliamentary election

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/2024-sri-lankan-parliamentary-election

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How tall is 2024 Sri Lankan parliamentary election?159 seats
2. What is the election date?November 14, 2024
3. What is the number of seats contested?225
4. When was the 2024 Sri Lankan parliamentary election held?The election took place on November 14, 2024.
5. How many seats are there in Sri Lanka's Parliament?Sri Lanka's Parliament has 225 seats.

Parliamentary Election: A democratic process where citizens vote to elect representatives to the national legislature, responsible for law-making.
Landslide Victory: An electoral outcome where one party or coalition wins by an overwhelming majority, indicating strong public support.
Supermajority: A legislative majority that exceeds the minimum required to pass bills, often allowing a party to govern with significant autonomy.
Nomination Period: The official timeframe during which candidates and political parties formally register their intent to contest an election.