Provincial legislature of Catamarca | |
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House Type: | Bicameral |
Houses: | Upper house
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The Legislature of Catamarca (Spanish; Castilian: Legislatura de la Provincia de Catamarca) is the local legislature of the Argentinian province of Catamarca. It is a bicameral body, comprising the Chamber of Deputies of Catamarca (41 representative), and the Senate of Catamarca (16 members). It is one of eight bicameral legislatures in the country.[1] [2]
It is elected by a general provincial first-past-the-post voting (Senate) and proportional representation for the Chamber, renewed every 2 years by electing a new half of each house. Each representative serves a four-year term. The Provincial Constitution denotes its legislative powers.[3]
The Legislature meets in the provincial capital.