The Emergence and Organization of the Legislative Authority (A Comparative Study)

Abstract

Constitutions with parliamentary representative systems often strive to adhere to the rules of this system to the same degree of keenness to ensure that the constitution is appropriate to the prevailing conditions in the state. Specifically, those rules that secure the jurisdiction and powers of the legislative authority in application of the principle of separation of powers, and their coupling with the principle of the supremacy and superiority of this authority over other authorities. Whereas cases of suspension and abstention from carrying out the tasks assigned to such an authority create a state of confusion and disorder in Iraqi society, despite the existence of some constitutional periods that guarantee the regularity of the work of the Council of Representatives. This made the Iraqi constitution proceed in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq for the year 2005, which did not address these cases by establishing deterrent rules and provisions, including penalties that are sufficient to bring about change that serves the interests of the entire Iraqi society.