Knesset

The Knesset, (כנסת, Hebrew for "assembly") is the Parliament of Israel. As the legislative branch of the Israeli government, the Knesset enacts laws, supervises the work of the government, and has the power to vote to remove the President of the State, the State Comptroller[?], or the Prime Minister from office. The Knesset first convened on February 14, 1949.

Laws passed by the Knesset may not conflict with the basic laws[?], which make up the de facto constitution of the country, but the Knesset also has the power to pass additional basic laws.

It is composed of 120 members, elected for 4-year terms by a party-list proportional representation.

Members of the Knesset have broad legal immunities regarding search, detention, free movement, and prosecution of acts relating to their duties. Members are also expected to avoid improper use of their immunities, conflicts of interest, etc., and transgressions may be dealt with by the Knesset Ethics Committee[?].

External links

• http://www.knesset.gov.il/