Elections in Poland

The Polish parliamentary elections are being held today and according to polls, the conservative law and justice party (PiS) are predicted to gain the majority. PiS is expected to form a coalition with a more liberal party.
Poland has stood fast to its pro-life stance in the face of pressure to conform.
After the invasion of Poland by Germany and by the soviet union in 1939, a government in exile was formed. This was the end of the Second Polish Republic which was divided between Germany and Russia. A unitary Marxist-Leninist communist government was imposed by the Soviets. The end of communism in Poland resulted in parliamentary elections in 1991.
The government of Poland is described as a bicarmel system. The president heads what is termed the senate or upper house. The senate appoints three members of the Monetary Policy Council of the National Bank and has the power to pass legislation.