The Norwegian Parliament, known as Stortinget, is the supreme legislative body in Norway. It consists of 169 representatives elected every four years. The Parliament is responsible for making laws, approving the national budget, and overseeing the government. Stortinget meets in Oslo, the capital of Norway. The Parliament is divided into several committees that focus on specific areas, such as finance, foreign affairs, and education. The Prime Minister, who leads the government, is usually a member of Stortinget and is accountable to it.