Parliament of Albia
Parliament of Albia | |
|---|---|
| 1st Parliament of Albia | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Houses | House of Assembly House of Lords |
| History | |
| Founded | 12 June 2022 |
| Preceded by | Established |
| Leadership | |
Monarch | Luke I of Albia since 12 June 2022 |
Vacant | |
| Constitution | |
| Constitution of Albia | |
The Parliament of the Kingdom of Albia, commonly known as the Parliament of Albia, is the senior legislative body of the Kingdom of Albia. The Parliament is bicameral but has three parts consisting of the monarch (Crown-in-Parliament), House of Lords and House of Assembly.
The House of Lords is made up of members of Nobility and some senior ministers in the Church of Albia, all of which are appointed to the House by the monarch. The House of Assembly are made up of elected Members of Parliament, with elections being held at the monarch's discression. The Prime Minister of Albia is typically a member of the House of Assembly but may also be appointed from the House of Lords.
History
The Parliament was established on 12 June 2022. It was established by Luke I of Albia but its role was formally defined after the Constitution of Albia was written.
Legislative Procedure
Each House is presided over by an official. The House of Assembly is presided over by the Speaker of the House and the House of Lords presided over by the Lord Chancellor.
Both Houses may decide questions by voice vote; members shout out "Aye!" and "No!" in the Commons or "Content!" and "Not-Content!" in the Lords and the presiding officer declares the result. The pronouncement of either Speaker may be challenged, and a recorded vote demanded.
Both Houses vote on, develop and work on legislation before it is sent to the monarch for royal assent which, if given, makes any proposed bills into acts and making them law.
Privileges
Each House of Parliament possesses privileges given to them by the Monarch. The foremost privilege claimed by both Houses is that of freedom of speech in debate; nothing said in either House may be questioned in any court or other institution outside Parliament. Another privilege claimed is that of freedom from any arrest except for high treason, felony or breach of the peace during parliamentary sessions.