[4] In practice, President Isaias Afwerki exercises legislative powers in addition to the executive functions granted by the constitution.

[5] The regional and local elections are conducted on a periodic basis on a restricted framework, with all men and women of any ethnic or religious background are eligible to vote.

[8] The National Assembly was scheduled to meet every six months, or at points of emergency at the behest of President and two-thirds of the members.

The Council of State reports to the Assembly, which was set as the top most legislative body of the Constitution of Eritrea that needs to assure the fundamental rights of the citizens of the country and to ensure justice, peace and stability.

The National Assembly was also set to oversee the Executive branch of the constitution during the regime of the transitional government.