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== Perception and Public Image ==
The Parliament is generally seen as a rubber stamp by foreign bodies. To a degree, this is true especially in relation to the Consultative Assembly which lacks formal powers to present bills, or which lacks the cohesion, support and protection to criticise the Legislative Council or the executive branch. Nevertheless, in Packilvania, polling of the public by various bodies has found that while they perceive the Consultative Assembly as symbolic
Perceptions of the Legislative Council are mixed. On one hand the body provides representation to various stakeholders, and enables the elite in Packilvania to co-ordinate legislative action and debate important issues. On the other hand, the body is seen as exclusionary and undemocratic, offering indirect representation to the citizens through members from provinces and autonomous cities. Some believe that the body enables astute people in various fields to legislate instead of politicians whose primary path to power is popularity. On the other, they feel that the body excludes marginalised groups. Because the body has quotas for demographic representation, most studies have indicated that the majority of people feel that they have some representation in the body. Another poll found that the majority of people are unaware of its work, uninformed of its processes and ways to participate. Attempts have been made by the body to engage the public such as establishing cable and satellite television channels, social media channels, hold public forums, organise conferences and public forums, publish information through its website, send representatives to current affairs and analysis programs, contribute to periodicals and publications etc.
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