KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 4: Democracy and government
kansanedustaja
Finnish word. In English: Member of Parliament
A member of Parliament. The people elect them in parliamentary elections.
Facts about the word
- Parliament has 200 Members of Parliament. Perustuslaki 24 §
- Members of Parliament are elected in direct, proportional and secret elections. Perustuslaki 25 §
- A Member of Parliament can make a legislative motion. Perustuslaki 39 §
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
A Member of Parliament is a member of Parliament, and you can contact them. They are not a judge or a piece of clothing.
The word belongs to Chapter 4: Democracy and government. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
