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landsthing (n.)
See Legislature, below.
landsthing Sentence Examples
- In Iceland, the Landsthing is the upper house of the parliament, the Althing.
- The Landsthing's responsibilities include reviewing and approving legislation passed by the lower house, the Althing.
- The Landsthing is composed of 33 members, who are elected for a four-year term by proportional representation.
- The Landsthing's Speaker is elected by the members of the house from among their own number.
- The Landsthing meets regularly in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.
- The Landsthing has the power to delay or reject legislation passed by the Althing, but it cannot override a veto by the President of Iceland.
- The Landsthing also has the power to introduce legislation, but it cannot pass laws without the approval of the Althing.
- The Landsthing is an important part of the Icelandic political system, and it plays a vital role in the legislative process.
- The Landsthing is often seen as a more conservative body than the Althing, and it has been known to block progressive legislation.
- The Landsthing is a respected institution in Iceland, and it is considered to be an important part of the country's democratic system.
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See Legislature, below.
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In Iceland, the Landsthing is the upper house of the parliament, the Althing.
The Landsthing's responsibilities include reviewing and approving legislation passed by the lower house, the Althing.
The Landsthing is composed of 33 members, who are elected for a four-year term by proportional representation.
The Landsthing's Speaker is elected by the members of the house from among their own number.
