It is divided into the House of Representatives, with 31 members, elected by universal suffrage, and the Senate, with 13 members, appointed by the Governor-General in consultation with the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.

The National Assembly has the power to debate and create laws based on the Constitution.

The speaker's main responsibility is to maintain order and control.

The House of Representatives passes bills, debates national issues and approves government budget.

The lawmaking process includes the following steps: The house currently has only one chamber despite bicameral.