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 The State shall encourage free participation in the cultural life of the community, promote arts and sciences and foster technological innovation. The State shall endeavour to promote goodwill and co-operation with nations, foster respect for international law and treaty obligations, and encourage settlement of international disputes by peaceful means in order to promote international peace and security.

There shall be a Parliament for Bhutan in which all legislative powers under this Constitution are vested and which shall consist of the Druk Gyalpo, the National Council and the National Assembly. Parliament shall ensure that the Government safeguards the interests of the nation and fulfils the aspirations of the people through public review of policies and issues, Bills and other legislations, and scrutiny of State functions. The election of the members of Parliament shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Laws of the Kingdom. A person shall not be a member of the National Council as well as the National Assembly or a Local Government at the same time. The Druk Gyalpo shall summon the first sitting of Parliament after each general election. Rh