Act no. XX. of 1949
The Constitution of the Hungarian Republic

(abstract issue)

§ 2. (2) In the Republic of Hungary all power is vested in the people; who exercise popular sovereignty through their elected representatives and directly.

Chapter II

Parliament

§ 19. (1) Parliament is the supreme body of state power and popular representation in the Republic of Hungary.
§ 20. (1) General elections of the Members of Parliament, with the exceptions of elections held in the case of dissolution of Parliament, shall be held in April or May of the 4th year following the elections of the previous Parliament.

Chapter III

The President of the Republic

§. 30/A. (1) The President of the Republic d) will appoint the date of the general elections of parliamentary representatives, the members and mayors of local governments as well as the date of European parliamentary elections and national referenda

Chapter XII

Basic rights and obligations

70. § (1) All Hungarian citizens of age residing in the territory of the Republic of Hungary shall have the right to be elected and the right to vote in Parliamentary elections and to participate in national referenda and popular initiatives.

Chapter XIII

The Basic Principles of Elections

71. § (1) The Members of Parliament, the Members of the European Parliament, the members of the body of representatives of local governments, as well as mayors and the Mayor of the capital shall be elected by universal and equal suffrage of voters in direct and secret ballot.
(3) The election of the Members of Parliament, the Members of the European Parliament, and members of the body of representatives of local governments and mayors shall be regulated under special laws, the adoption of which requires a majority of two thirds of the votes of the Members of Parliament present.