The Volksraad of Orange-Transvaal (also known as the Free States Volksraad or simply the Volksraad) is the federal legislature of the Free States, and was established by the Constitution of 1911, succeeding the Union Volksraad. "Volksraad" is Afrikaans for "People's Council", and was also the name of the former legislatures of the South African Republic and Orange Free State. It is a bicameral body consisting of the Senate and the Assembly, as its upper and lower house respectively. The Volksraad is presided over by the Chairman of the Volksraad who is popularly elected by the Assembly. The Chairman presides over both Assembly and Senate sessions, which may not be held concurrently.