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The House of Elders, also natively known as '''the Meshrano Jirga''' is the Upper House of the Bicameral National Assembly of Afghanistan , alongside the Wolesi Jirga ("people's assembly" or lower house, the main legislature). It consists of an unspecified number of local dignitaries and experts. One-third of its members are selected by district councils, one-third by provincial councils, and one-third by the president. However, elections for the district councils were not held in the 2005 parliamentary elections. As such, each provincial council also selected one of its elected members to temporarily hold seats in the house until district council elections are held. This house forms more of an advisory role rather than a maker of law. Still, the house has some veto power. |
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