eduskuntakauden

Eduskuntakausi refers to a parliamentary term in Finland. It is the period of time for which the Parliament of Finland, known as the Eduskunta, is elected. Typically, a parliamentary term lasts for four years. During this period, the elected Members of Parliament (MPs) are responsible for legislating, overseeing the government, and approving the state budget. The Eduskunta is a unicameral parliament, meaning it has only one chamber. Elections are held every four years to determine the composition of the new parliament. If the government loses a vote of no confidence or if there are other exceptional circumstances, early elections can be called, which would shorten the current eduskuntakausi. The functioning of the government is directly tied to the confidence of the eduskuntakausi, as the Prime Minister and cabinet are appointed by the President based on the parliamentary majority. The work of each eduskuntakausi is recorded and contributes to the ongoing legislative history of Finland.