Armenia's Parliamentary traditions are rooted in the 18th century when "Vorogayt Parats", a work by Shahamir Shahamiryan reflecting constitutional and parliamentary provisions was published in Madras in 1773.

Once again, after the loss of the statehood for about 600 years, Armenia declared its independence on May 28, 1918. The Armenian Parliament, the supreme governmental institution, was formed. The executive branch -- the government -- was accountable to the parliament. Effectively Armenia had a parliamentary republic.   More detail...