The National Council is the second chamber of Bhutan's bicameral legislature. Its main task is to monitor and review the functions of the government and to render advice to the Druk Gyalpo, the Prime Minister, and the National Assembly on matters of national importance.

The National Assembly is the main legislative body of Bhutan's Parliament. Its main functions are to ensure that the government safeguards the interest of the nation and fulfills the aspirations of the people through public review of policies, bills, and approving the annual national budget.