The Assemblée Nationale is the lower house of the Parliament of France. It plays a crucial role in the legislative process, where members, known as deputies, debate and vote on laws. The assembly is composed of 577 representatives elected by the public for five-year terms. Located in Palais Bourbon in Paris, the Assemblée Nationale has the power to initiate legislation and control the government through votes of confidence. It works alongside the upper house, the Sénat, to ensure a balanced legislative process in the French political system.