A Practical Guide to Constitution Building: The Design of the Legislative Branch (Part 1)

The legislature is a core branch of government which together with the executive and judiciary form the foundation of any constitutional system. While the legislature makes laws and approves budgets, the executive enforces them, and the judiciary interprets them. Balancing these powers and establishing effective checks is key when drafting or reforming a constitution.

A Practical Guide to Constitution Building: The Design of the Legislative Branch (Part 1) explores how democratic legislatures can be designed to represent the full diversity of the people. It covers strategies such as setting reserved seats, applying candidate quotas, implementing double majority voting, and adapting electoral systems — all aimed at creating a legislative body that reflects the diverse make-up of society.

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