Short answers, pulled from the story.
The Hungarian Parliament Building is known locally as Országház and stands in Budapest. It serves as a physical symbol of state power while housing the legal authority to make law for the nation.
The Icelandic Althing was founded in 930 CE and remains the oldest surviving legislature. This body stands as a testament to the longevity of deliberative assembly traditions.
Democratic legislatures perform six major functions including representation, deliberation, legislation, authorizing expenditure, making governments, and oversight. These functions ensure effective governance through specific mechanisms like formalistic rules and substantive responsiveness.
Ireland uses the term Oireachtas to refer to its legislative body. The word comes from Irish airecht oireacht meaning deliberative assembly of freemen.
Removing a government often leads to early elections where both sides risk losing power in the coming vote. This relationship characterizes mutual dependence between the two branches despite institutional distinctions.