1927.E2.80.931935 Greek Senate

the chamber of senate in hellenic parliament.

on 2 january 1924, fourth national assembly convened , decided abrogation of dynasty abolition of crowned democracy (a decision ratified referendum on 13 april 1924), establishing second hellenic republic.

whilst fourth constitutional assembly working towards completion of new constitution, coup d état of general theodoros pangalos took place. after fall of dictatorship in 1926, parliament of first term elected, which, finally, voted through constitution of 1927.

legislative power exercised chamber of deputies , senate. chamber made of 200-300 members elected four-year term direct, secret , universal ballot. senate composed of 120 members elected nine-year term, synthesis renewed every 3 years 1/3. @ least 9/12 of senators elected people, 1/12 chamber , senate in common session @ onset of each parliamentary term, whereas remaining 2/12 elected on basis of principle of representation of professions.

in event of disagreement between 2 houses in voting of law, constitution established supremacy of chamber s vote.

another significant element explicit institution of parliamentary system. first time, greek constitution included clause stating cabinet must enjoy confidence of parliament .

the second hellenic republic lasted until 1935. year, result of failed coup supporters of venizelos, military purged, , royalists, led georgios kondylis, launched successful coup on 10 october (el). constitution of 1927 abolished, constitution of 1911 re-instated, , king george ii came throne referendum.