Majlis of the Maldives
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The Majlis of the Maldives is the legislature of the Maldives. It is composed of 50 members. 42 are elected (two for each administratve atoll) and eight are appointed by the President of the Maldives.
The Majlis passes laws and appoints candidates for the position of President.
| Candidates | Seats |
|---|---|
| Non-partisans supporting the government | 28 |
| Non-partisans endorsed by the Maldivian Democratic Party | 10 |
| Others | 2 |
| Appointed members | 8 |
| Total | 48 |
| Source: Adam Carr | |
[edit] External link
- (Dhivehi) http://www.majlis.gov.mv — Official Web site
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