[1] On 28 March 1910, Prince Albert I agreed to hold elections by universal suffrage for a parliament.

[3] Elections were held for 12 members, with Prince Albert I retaining the right to appoint parliament's president.

[2] The constitution was overhauled in 1962, which gave the National Council more power (including to elect the president of the chamber) and increased its membership to 18.

[5] The Council meets at least twice per year to vote on the country's budget and bills proposed by the prince's government.

Ordinances (executive orders) are debated in the Council of Government, and once approved, must be submitted to the Prince within eighty days for his signature, which makes them legally enforceable.