[1][2] The deputy candidates had to be 24 years or older, and government officials, priests or officers in active military service were not eligible for candidacy.

[1] Those enfranchised to vote included landowners, owners of large businesses, clergy, artists, scientists, and the military.

[2] It had no legislative initiative (that was limited to the executive, represented by the king and the Council of State), and could only accept or refuse (by simple majority) the legislation on the issues of treasury (finances and taxes) and civil and criminal law, presented to it by the executive.

[1][2] Further, discussions were limited, as only the members of the five-person strong committees (one for treasury and one for each of the two laws), elected in secret ballot and tasked with the analysis of the proposed legislation, and members of the Council of State, had the right to speak.

[1][2] In practice, the members of the Sejm found a way to overcome this limitation, as after the day session would be officially closed, the deputies would remain in the parliament and start a new discussion.