The legislative competences of the National Government of South Sudan are vested in the National Legislature in respect of all matters assigned to it in Schedules A, C and D,E of the Transitional Constitution
The roles include the following
- Considering and passing amendments to the Constitution.
- Enacting legislation.
- Discussing statements by the President of South Sudan and taking decisions as may be necessary.
- Authorizing annual allocation of resources and revenue.
- Reconsidering a bill which has been rejected by the President.
- Impeaching the President.
- Approving any declaration of war.
- Confirming any declaration of a state of emergency.