The Israeli Legislature is known as the KNESSET, which is a seven-letter word. The KNESSET is the unicameral national legislature of Israel, established in 1949 following the Israeli Declaration of Independence. It is located in Jerusalem and is composed of 120 members who are elected by popular vote. The KNESSET is responsible for enacting laws, approving the government budget, supervising the work of the government, and ratifying international treaties.