Colombian Congress Structure and Composition

The video provides an overview of the Colombian Congress, which is bicameral, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It details the election process and composition of both chambers, including special seats for the FARC party and candidates with the second-best votes. The video also explains the different types of commissions within Congress, such as constitutional, permanent, legal, special, and accidental commissions, and their roles.

How many senators are there in the Colombian Congress?

• 172

• 200

• 108

• 100

What is the total number of representatives in the Colombian House of Representatives?

• 172

• 100

• 108

• 161

How many senators are elected by national constituency in the Colombian Senate?

• 100

• 161

• 108

• 172

How many seats are designated for the FARC political party in the Colombian Senate?

• 2

• 5

• 1

• 100

How many types of commissions are there in the Colombian Congress?

• Three

• Five

• Four

• Two

How many commissions does each type of permanent, legal, and special commission have?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight