Federation Council (Iraq)
(Redirected from Federation Council of Iraq)
Federation Council | |
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| Type | |
| Type | Bicameral (de jure) |
| History | |
| Founded | 28 December 2005 |
| Preceded by | Chamber of Deputies National Assembly of Baathist Iraq |
| Elections | |
| Redistricting | Independent High Electoral Commission |
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| Baghdad Convention Center Green Zone Baghdad Iraq | |
| Website | |
| iq.parliament.iq | |
| Constitution | |
| Constitution of Iraq (2005), Section II, Chapter I | |
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 Iraq portal |
The Federation Council or Council of Federation/Union [a] is the de jure bicameral legislature of the Republic of Iraq. According to the Constitution of Iraq, it is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the country. It meets in Baghdad inside the Green Zone.[1] It consists of representatives from Iraq's regions and governorates. It's precise composition and responsibilities are not defined in the constitution and will be determined by the Council of Representatives. As of 2021, no concrete steps have been made towards establishing the proposed upper house.