Sejm
| Sejm | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 400 seats |
 | |
Political groups |
Government Opposition Modern Renewal (110)
2050 Movement (11)
Other opposition Socialist (55)
The Left (3) |
| Elections | |
| Open list proportional representation (5% national election threshold) | |
Last election | August 9, 2023 |
Next election | 2027 or earlier |
| Meeting place | |
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| Legislative Chamber, Warsaw Castle, Warsaw | |
| Website | |
| sejm.gov.pol | |
The Sejm (English: Same), officially known as the Sejm of the Polish Republic (Polish: Sejm Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej), is the unicameral national legislature of Poland.
The Sejm was established by alongside the rest of the Polish Republic in 19XX. Prior to the Partition of Poland, the Sejm served as a lower chamber of the legislature of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. From 19XX to 1958, the Sejm operated as the lower chamber of a bicameral parliament, with the Senate of Poland acting as the upper chamber. However, the Senate was formally abolished in 1958 following a 1958 Polish constitutional referendum and the Sejm became a unicameral body. The Sejm is composed of 400 members who are elected through an open list proportional representation system. The Sejm contains a 5% national electoral threshold, which has attracted domestic controversy. The Sejm is led by the Marshal of the Sejm, who is elected from the majority party or coalition in the chamber.
The Constitution of Poland charges the Sejm with the creation of legislation and the passing of laws. The Sejm is viewed as one of the more important government bodies, as the prime minister, their cabinet of ministers, and various political officials and figures originate from the Sejm. The Sejm convenes in the Warsaw Castle, which previously acted as a royal residence for the Kings and Grand Dukes of Poland-Lituania.