The members of the Chamber of Deputies are to be
elected by adult suffrage for both sexes under Proportional Representation. The Senate is to be composed of citizens who have " done honour to the nation by reason of useful public service or who, because of special qualifications or attainments, represent important aspects of the nation's life." A quarter of the Senators, exclusive of the University members, are to be elected every three years. Three times as many qualified persons as there are members to be elected shall form a panel, from which panel the Senators must be chosen. Two-thirds of the panel shall be chosen by the Chamber and one-third by the Senate ; both Chamber and Senate voting under proportional representa- tion. The Senate shall have no financial powers, and its other powers are limited to amending Bills. It is to have no veto.
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