Greek Senate
The Senate, seen as a reactionary body and essentially dependent upon the King, was abolished by the Greek Constitution of 1864.On 2 January 1924, the Fourth National Assembly convened and decided the abrogation of the dynasty as well as the abolition of the crowned democracy (a decision which was ratified by referendum on 13 April 1924), establishing the Second Hellenic Republic.The Chamber was made up of 200-300 members elected for a four-year term by direct, secret and universal ballot.For the first time, the Greek Constitution included a clause stating that the Cabinet must "enjoy the confidence of the Parliament".During most of its history it was housed at the Palace of St. Michael and St. George in Corfu, where its meeting room can still be seen with the original furniture.
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