Legislative Branch
Verkhovna Rada, a unicameral parliament (450 seats) amends the Constitution of Ukraine, drafts laws, ratifies international treaties, appoints a number of officials, and elects judges.
Elections were last held on September 30, 2007. (See Ukrainian parliamentary election, 2007).
Following the Constitutional Reform in Ukraine the authority of the Verkhovna Rada over the selection and oversight of the executive branch has been substantially increased.
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