On August 30, 1966, the Knesset building was inaugurated and dedicated in the capital of Israel, Jerusalem. More than 6,000 people attended the dedication ceremony, including the heads of state for 44 countries and emissaries from 47 Jewish communities throughout the diaspora.The Knesset building was designed by architect Joseph Klarwein, with help from Dov Karmi, Ram Karmi, and Bill Gillitt. The initial design of the building, a square surrounded by columns, was challenged because it was perceived as being ‘too Greek’ and ‘too boring’. This debate led to the additional architects being added to the project. Today, the Plenum Hall, the Chagall State Hall, the library, the cabinet room, and the committee rooms are all known for their unique style and used of architecture. The Knesset functions as the unicameral, parliamentary legislature of Israel. Made up of 120 seats, the government is run by a coalition of parties, with control of a majority of seats established after a national election. The leader of the largest party typically becomes prime minister, though the terms agreed upon by the coalition may allow for variance there. The prime minister is responsible for ensuring that the majority coalition comes together, and is a symbolic figure meant to inspire stability within the government. As the legislative branch of the Israeli government, the Knesset enacts all laws in Israel. The prime minister’s cabinet oversees the various ministerial departments such as defense, agriculture and rural development, communications, and education.