The 'Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago' is the
legislative branch of the Government of
Trinidad and Tobago. The Parliament is
bicameral. It consists of the elected
House of Representatives, which has 36 members elected for a five year term in single-seat constituencies, and the
Senate which has 31 members appointed by the
President: 16 Government Senators appointed on the advice of the
Prime Minister, 6 Opposition Senators appointed on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition and 9 Independent Senators appointed by the President to represent other sectors of civil society.
See also
★
House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago
★
Senate of Trinidad and Tobago
★
Elections in Trinidad and Tobago
★
List of political parties in Trinidad and Tobago
★
Politics of Trinidad and Tobago
★
The Red House, (Parliament building) - ''located in central
Port of Spain.''
External links
★
Website of the Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago