How many members does the Althing have today?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 63, elected for terms of up to four years
- Step 1: Iceland has a single-chamber parliament. Step 2. It has 63 seats, with elections at least every four years. Answer: 63, elected for terms of up to four years. Why not the others: The other numbers and terms do not describe the Althing.
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