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Parliament of the Kingdom of Poland
The Parliament of the Kingdom of Poland, restored and reimagined following the re-establishment of the monarchy, serves as the formal legislative and consultative institution within a system where His Majesty King Stanislaus Grabowski retains absolute executive authority. While the King holds final decision-making power, the Parliament plays a crucial advisory and legislative-support role, embodying the Kingdom’s commitment to constitutional tradition, unity, and evolving democratic values.
Bicameral Structure
The Parliament consists of two chambers:
1. The Sejm (Lower House)
- Members: 460 deputies
- Elected every 4 years via proportional representation
- Primary Functions:
- Drafts, debates, and proposes legislation
- Advises the Crown on domestic and fiscal policy
- Oversees ministerial departments and budget execution
- Represents the voice of the Polish populace
2. The Senate (Upper House)
- Members: 100 senators
- Appointed through a hybrid method:
- 100 elected regionally
- Primary Functions:
- Reviews and refines legislation passed by the Sejm
- Acts as the moral and constitutional conscience of the realm
- Provides expert consultation on matters of law, national defense, and foreign affairs
Royal Authority and Parliamentary Interaction
Though the King holds supreme power, Parliament represents a crucial bridge between Crown and people. His Majesty may:
- Propose legislation directly to Parliament
- Veto any act passed by either chamber
- Appoint ministers and senators
- Dissolve Parliament with cause
- Address Parliament annually on the State of the Realm
Parliamentary Culture in 2006
In 2006, Poland’s Parliament is shaped by a mix of:
- Progressive reformists, advocating modern infrastructure, education, and digital policy
- Conservative monarchists, defending tradition, family values, and Church unity
- Centrists and technocrats, focused on industrial growth and national defense
- Regionalists and minorities, representing Poland’s ethnic and cultural diversity
Legislative Process
- Bill Drafted – by a deputy, senator, minister, or royal edict
- Sejm Review – debate, committee scrutiny, and vote
- Senate Review – legal refinement and expert consultation
- Royal Assent – the King may approve, amend, or veto
- Promulgation – published in the Royal Journal of Law
Role in National Identity
The Parliament of the Kingdom of Poland is not only a legislative body—it is a symbol of constitutional continuity and national rebirth. Rooted in the traditions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth yet adapted to the needs of a 21st-century power, it plays a vital role in:
- Ensuring representation and political participation
- Balancing modern governance with royal tradition
- Promoting unity, debate, and civic responsibility
Motto of Parliament:
"In service to the Crown, in dialogue with the People."
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