Hellenic Parliament

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. How long is Hellenic Parliament?Elected for a four-year term
2. What is the location?Old Royal Palace, Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece
3. What is the number of members?300 Members of Parliament (MPs)
4. Where is the Hellenic Parliament located?It sits inside the Old Royal Palace, a neoclassical building that looks out over Syntagma Square in Athens.
5. Why does the Hellenic Parliament have only one chamber?Greece chose a unicameral system so all 300 MPs can debate and pass laws directly, making the process faster and clearer.

Voulí ton Ellínon: The official Greek name for the Hellenic Parliament, signifying its role as the Parliament of the Hellenes.
Unicameral Legislature: A governmental system where legislative authority is vested in a single assembly or chamber.
Bicameral Legislature: A governmental system featuring two distinct legislative chambers, typically an upper and a lower house.