The constitution also gives the National Assembly the power "to consider, discuss and approve" the budget presented by the president. The National Assembly chooses the seven members of the Supreme Court from lists provided by the president and has the authority to "officially interpret the laws", a prerogative that gives the National Assembly judicial powers.
The constitution empowers the National Assembly to scrutinize, analyze, and validate the budget presented by the president. The National Assembly selects the seven members of the Supreme Court from lists provided by the president and has the authority to "clarify the meaning of laws", a capacity that gives the National Assembly judicial authority.