Knesset

The Knesset (כנסת, Hebrew for "assembly") is the Parliament of Israel. It is located in Jerusalem, Israel's capital.

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Hebrew - Parliament - Israel - Jerusalem

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As the legislative branch of the Israeli government, the Knesset enacts laws, supervises the work of the government, and has the power to vote to remove the President of the State and the State Comptroller from office, dissolve itself by calling an early election, or replace the government and its Prime Minister by a vote of no-confidence. The Knesset first convened on February 14, 1949.

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Legislative branch - Israeli government - Laws - Government - President of the State - State Comptroller - Prime Minister - February 14 - 1949

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Laws passed by the Knesset may not conflict with the basic laws, which make up the de facto constitution of the country, but the Knesset also has the power to pass additional basic laws.

Related Topics:
Basic laws - Constitution

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