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What type of government does Jordan have?
What type of government does Jordan have?
- Theocratic autocracy
- Republic
- Direct democracy
- Constitutional, hereditary monarchy (correct)
Who appoints the Prime Minister in Jordan?
Who appoints the Prime Minister in Jordan?
- The House of Deputies
- The Senate
- The King (correct)
- Popular vote
What are the two houses that make up Jordan's National Assembly?
What are the two houses that make up Jordan's National Assembly?
- The Senate and the House of Representatives
- The Majlis and the Knesset
- The Senate and the House of Deputies (correct)
- The House of Lords and the House of Commons
How many members are in the Senate, and how long is their term?
How many members are in the Senate, and how long is their term?
What is the minimum age requirement to become a Senator in Jordan?
What is the minimum age requirement to become a Senator in Jordan?
How many members are in the House of Deputies, and how often are they elected?
How many members are in the House of Deputies, and how often are they elected?
Out of the total seats in Jordan’s parliament, how many are specifically reserved for women?
Out of the total seats in Jordan’s parliament, how many are specifically reserved for women?
What is the initial step in the legislative process when the Prime Minister proposes new legislation?
What is the initial step in the legislative process when the Prime Minister proposes new legislation?
If the King refuses to accept a bill, what is the next step in the legislative process?
If the King refuses to accept a bill, what is the next step in the legislative process?
Under what condition does a bill become an Act of Parliament (a new law) after being refused by the King?
Under what condition does a bill become an Act of Parliament (a new law) after being refused by the King?
Where was Jordan’s independence declared, and what is the building's current function?
Where was Jordan’s independence declared, and what is the building's current function?
Besides national matters, what administrative divisions exist in Jordan at the local level?
Besides national matters, what administrative divisions exist in Jordan at the local level?
Who primarily makes decisions regarding local matters in Jordanian cities and larger towns?
Who primarily makes decisions regarding local matters in Jordanian cities and larger towns?
Which year did Jordan gain its independence?
Which year did Jordan gain its independence?
What role does parliamentary approval play in the selection of the cabinet?
What role does parliamentary approval play in the selection of the cabinet?
Besides women, what other group has seats reserved for them in Jordan's parliament?
Besides women, what other group has seats reserved for them in Jordan's parliament?
Imagine a bill is approved by the House of Deputies but faces strong opposition in the Senate. What specific measures might be taken to ensure its passage into law, considering the powers of the King and the legislative requirements?
Imagine a bill is approved by the House of Deputies but faces strong opposition in the Senate. What specific measures might be taken to ensure its passage into law, considering the powers of the King and the legislative requirements?
If the King dissolves the Parliament, what immediate effects would this have on proposed legislations and the governance structure at both national and local levels in Jordan?
If the King dissolves the Parliament, what immediate effects would this have on proposed legislations and the governance structure at both national and local levels in Jordan?
What specific historical event took place in the building that now houses the Museum of Parliamentary Life?
What specific historical event took place in the building that now houses the Museum of Parliamentary Life?
How could the distribution of reserved seats in Jordan's parliament influence the legislative agenda regarding minority rights and women's issues, considering the overall balance of power?
How could the distribution of reserved seats in Jordan's parliament influence the legislative agenda regarding minority rights and women's issues, considering the overall balance of power?
Flashcards
Constitutional Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
A system where the monarch shares power with the government and follows the constitution.
Prime Minister Appointment
Prime Minister Appointment
The King appoints the prime minister.
Jordan's National Assembly
Jordan's National Assembly
It consists of the Senate (Majlis Al-Aayan) and the House of Deputies (Majlis Al-Nuwaab).
Jordanian Senators
Jordanian Senators
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Members of the House of Deputies
Members of the House of Deputies
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Reserved Seats in Parliament
Reserved Seats in Parliament
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Legislation Process in Jordan
Legislation Process in Jordan
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How a bill becomes law
How a bill becomes law
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Museum of Parliamentary Life
Museum of Parliamentary Life
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Number of governorates in Jordan
Number of governorates in Jordan
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Study Notes
- Jordan is a constitutional, hereditary monarchy where the King is the main authority.
- The King appoints the prime minister, who then selects the cabinet, subject to parliamentary approval.
Constitutional Monarchy
- It means the monarch follows the constitution and shares power with the government.
- The United Kingdom, Spain, and Japan also use this system.
National Assembly
- Since 1952, Jordanians can join political parties.
- It consists of a Senate (Majlis Al-Aayan) as the upper house and a House of Deputies (Majlis Al-Nuwaab) as the lower house.
- The King appoints the 40 members of the Senate to four-year terms.
- Senators must be over 40 and have held important government positions.
- The 138-member parliament has 18 seats reserved for women and 12 for minorities.
- The 80 members of the House of Deputies are elected every four years.
Legislative Process
- Both the Senate and House of Deputies debate and vote on legislation.
- Proposals go to the House of Deputies first, then to the Senate.
- The King can either accept or refuse a bill.
- If refused, the bill returns to the House of Deputies for amendment and debate.
- A bill becomes law if passed by a two-thirds majority in both the Senate and House of Deputies.
Parliament Location
- Jordan's modern Parliament is in Amman.
- The previous building, which housed the National Assembly from 1947 to 1978, is now the Museum of Parliamentary Life, where Jordan's independence was declared in 1946.
Local Governance
- Jordan is divided into 12 governorates, which are further divided into districts and subdistricts headed by officials appointed by the Ministry of the Interior.
- Mayors and officials decide on local matters.
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