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Austrian Parliament

The Austrian Parliament is the national legislative body of Austria, responsible for making and passing laws. It consists of two chambers: the National Council (lower house) and the Federal Council (upper house). Members of the National Council are directly elected by the public, while members of the Federal Council are appointed by the provincial legislatures. The Parliament also plays a role in overseeing the government and approving the budget. It meets in Vienna and debates various issues affecting the country, ensuring that the voices of citizens are represented in the law-making process.

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    The Austrian Parliament is the legislative body of Austria, responsible for making laws. It consists of two chambers: the National Council (lower house) and the Federal Council (upper house). The National Council has more members and is directly elected by citizens, while the Federal Council represents the nine Austrian provinces. Parliament debates and votes on proposed laws, checks government actions, and represents the people's interests. The President of Austria also plays a role, but the Parliament is the central institution for law-making in the country, ensuring democratic governance and accountability.