National Assembly (Armenia)

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The unicameral legislative body of the Republic of Armenia.

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Origins & Early Life

The National Assembly of Armenia (Armenian: Հայաստանի Հանրապետության Ազգային ժողով, Hayastani Hanrapetyut'yan Azgayin zhoghov or simply Ազգային ժողով, ԱԺ, Azgayin Zhoghov, AZh), also informally referred to as the Parliament of Armenia (խորհրդարան, khorhrdaran), is the legislative branch of the government of Armenia. The National Assembly was originally established in 1918 as the Khorhurd (Armenian: Խորհուրդ) by the Armenian National Council following their declaration of independence.

Career & Major Achievements

Acting as the nation's provisional legislative body, the Armenian National Council tripled its membership, forming an interim coalition government composed of Dashnaks and Populists. Following the Armenian parliamentary elections of 1919, the National Assembly's membership increased again up to 80 deputies including several minority representatives.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The Khorhurd continued to function with an overwhelming Dashnak majority through four Prime Ministers in the span of two years, until the Sovietisation of Armenia in 1920. From 1938, the National Assembly of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic was referred to as the Supreme Council of Armenia.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1918: 1918 Milestone — The National Assembly was originally established in 1918 as the Khorhurd (Armenian: Խորհուրդ) by the Armenian National Council following their declaration of independence.
2. 1919: 1919 Milestone — Following the Armenian parliamentary elections of 1919, the National Assembly's membership increased again up to 80 deputies including several minority representatives.
3. 1920: 1920 Milestone — The Khorhurd continued to function with an overwhelming Dashnak majority through four Prime Ministers in the span of two years, until the Sovietisation of Armenia in 1920.
4. 1938: 1938 Milestone — From 1938, the National Assembly of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic was referred to as the Supreme Council of Armenia.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: National Assembly (Armenia)

True or False: “The National Assembly of Armenia has continuously functioned as the primary legislative body since its initial establishment in 1918, despite numerous structural changes.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): Although the body changed names and structures (e.g., Khorhurd, Supreme Council), its function as the core legislative authority of Armenia has been maintained since 1918.

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