Powers
Its role is given by article 43 of the 1965 Constitution of Romania and it includes 24 powers, which range from changing the constitution to the naming and deposing of the Supreme Commander of the Romanian Army. The resolutions required a simple majority to be passed through.
The Assembly convened twice a year for ordinary sessions and for extraordinary sessions as many times as required by the Council of State or by at least one third of the members of the Assembly. It elected its own chairmen and four deputies to preside each session.
Formally, the MAN gained in power over time: the 1948 Constitution (article 39) grants it just eight powers; the 1952 Constitution (article 24), 10.
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