The legislature passed a new law.

The National Assembly is the place where important national decisions are made.

The election for the members of the Hokkaido Prefectural Assembly is scheduled for next week.

The town and village councils play an important role in solving local problems.

My father is a member of the ward assembly.

The city council plays an important role in local government.

He was elected as a member of the state legislature.

The Imperial Diet was the legislative body of Japan.

Elections for the prefectural and metropolitan assemblies are an important part of local self-government.