Cadasan People's Assembly

The Cadasan People's Assembly (Cadasan: Akayat Raken Cadasa; ARC) is the bicameral legislature of the Republic of Cadasa. It consists of the upper house: National Council (Dawan Nasional; DN), and lower house: National Assembly (Mekalis Nasional; MN).

The assembly was formed in 1928 as a unicameral legislature with 90 members. Starting before the 1996 general elections, the ARC split into two houses, the DN and MN. The constitution states that legislative elections must be held alongside presidential elections.

History
The assembly was formed in 1928 per the constitution as a unicameral legislature with 90 members. Before, the Cadasan Republican Assembly served as the temporary legislature.

From 1957 to 1989, Cadasa's martial law era, ARC legislators had lifetime terms and were not elected. They were appointed by the Ministry of Legislative Affairs. Starting in 1992, legislators were elected.

Starting before the 1996 general elections, the ARC split into two houses, the DN and MN, in accordance with the 1995 Constitution of Cadasa.