Knesset
The Knesset is the Israeli national legislature.
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Composition
The Knesset has 120 members (abbreviated MKs). Members are elected by proportional representation and national party lists; any party winning at least 3.25% of the vote is guaranteed representation.
It is chaired by a speaker, elected from the members.
The prime minister is also elected from the members. The rest of the government is appointed by the PM directly, and not actually required to be members of the Knesset. Each new government requires only a vote of confidence from the legislature, although subsequent appointments do require votes of approval.
The president is also elected by the Knesset, for a 7 year term, though they are entirely ceremonial.