The National Assembly and the People's Councils in supervising the exercise of executive power in Laos

Oversight of executive power involves the use of necessary measures and methods by state agencies, social organizations, and citizens to prevent and eliminate abuses of power and overreach by state agencies in the exercise of executive authority, ensuring that executive power is exercised in accordance with the Constitution and laws. Among the various entities with authority to oversee the implementation of executive power, the National Assembly and the People’s Councils are the most important. This article analyzes the current situation and proposes several solutions to enhance the effectiveness of the National Assembly and People’s Councils in overseeing the exercise of executive power in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.