GYALYONG

TSHOGDU(NATIONAL
ASSEMBLY)
GYALYONG
TSHOGDE(NATIONAL
COUNCIL)
RELATION BETWEEN THE TWO
HOUSES.
GYALYONG TSHOGDU(NATIONAL
ASSEMBLY)
 The National Assembly is to create a forum to discuss issues of national
interest and encourage a greater participation of people.
 It consists of 47 members.
 Every ten years, the number of elected members from each Dzongkhag
will be reviewed.
 The National Assembly will assemble at least twice a year.
 It will continue for five years from the date of the first sitting.
 Nevertheless, premature dissolution may take place on the
recommendation of the Prime Minister to the Druk Gyalpo or in the event
of a motion of no-confidence vote against the government being passed
in the National Assembly.
GYALYONG TSHOGDE(NATIONAL
COUNCIL)
 The National Council consists of 25 members.
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 The National Council will elect a Chairperson from amongst
its members and receive Dakyen from the Druk Gyalpo.
 It will assemble at least twice a year.
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 It will serve foe a term of five years from the date of the first setting of the
house.
 The National Council besides Legislative functions, acts as:
*the house of review on matters affecting the security and
sovereignty of the country.
*the interest of the Nation and the people.
*to bring the matters to the notice of the Druk Gyalpo, the Prime
Minister and the National Assembly.
RELATION BETWEEN THE TWO HOUSES.
 Although the National Assembly and the National Council are the bodies
of Legislature, there are differences and similarities with regard to their
functions, powers and features.
National Assembly. National Council.
Constitutions has given more power of law-making Constitutions has given less power of law-making
to NA. to NC.
Vote of no-confidence against the government can Vote of no-confidence against the government
be passed only be NA. cannot be passed by NC.
It has more control on financial matters. It has very little control on financial matters

Money Bill may be introduced only in NA. Money Bill may not be introduced in NA.

Similarities
1. They both will assemble at least twice a year.
2. They both will serve for a term of five years.