CONSTIFPP.DOC 534 5. 6. 2/7/01 10:40 PM N.C. J. INT’L L. & COM. REG. [Vol 24 Constitution, the interest of the people and the country and their conscience. The first session of the National Assembly shall be held within one month after a general election. The term of the National Assembly shall be five years from the date of such first session. Where there exists a state of emergency which prevents a general election from being held, the National Assembly may, by a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds vote of all its members, extend the life of the National Assembly for a period not exceeding six months. The qualifications and election of the members of the National Assembly, the conditions for vacating their seats and other related matters shall be determined by law. Article 32 - Powers and Duties of the National Assembly 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Pursuant to the provisions of this Constitution: a. the National Assembly shall have the power to enact laws and pass resolutions for the peace, stability, development and social justice of Eritrea; b. unless authorized pursuant to the provisions of this Constitution and law enacted by the National Assembly, no person or organisation shall have the power to make decisions having the force of law. The National Assembly shall be bound by the objectives and principles of the Constitution, and shall strive to realise the objectives stated therein. The National Assembly shall approve the national budget and enact tax laws. The National Assembly shall ratify international agreements by law. The National Assembly shall have the power to approve government borrowing. The National Assembly shall approve a state of peace, war or national emergency. The National Assembly shall have the power to oversee the execution of laws. The National Assembly shall have the power to elect, from among its members, by an absolute majority vote of all its