Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay
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The House of Representatives (Cámara de Representantes) is the lower house of the General Assembly of Uruguay
(Asamblea General). The Chamber has 99 members, elected for a five year term by proportional representation
. As of the last election, the Broad Front
has retained its majority with 50 Deputies with the National Party
receiving 31, the Colorado Party
receiving 17, and the Independent Party electing two.
General Assembly of Uruguay
The General Assembly of Uruguay has two chambers.*the Chamber of Deputies has 99 members, elected for a five year term by proportional representation....
(Asamblea General). The Chamber has 99 members, elected for a five year term by proportional representation
Proportional representation
Proportional representation is a concept in voting systems used to elect an assembly or council. PR means that the number of seats won by a party or group of candidates is proportionate to the number of votes received. For example, under a PR voting system if 30% of voters support a particular...
. As of the last election, the Broad Front
Broad Front (Uruguay)
The Broad Front is a Uruguayan left-wing coalition of political parties. It is led by Jorge Brovetto. Frente Amplio has close ties with PIT-CNT trade union and the cooperative housing movement.-History:...
has retained its majority with 50 Deputies with the National Party
National Party (Uruguay)
The National Party , also known as the White Party , is a major right-wing conservative political party in Uruguay, currently the major opposition party to the ruling Frente Amplio government....
receiving 31, the Colorado Party
Colorado Party (Uruguay)
The Colorado Party is a political party in Uruguay.- Aims :It unites Conservative, Moderate and Social democratic groups. It was the dominant party of government almost without exception during the stabilisation of the Uruguayan republic....
receiving 17, and the Independent Party electing two.