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What type of government does Jordan practice?
What type of government does Jordan practice?
Who issues constitutions in Jordan?
Who issues constitutions in Jordan?
What was the first constitution of Jordan?
What was the first constitution of Jordan?
What are the 5 purposes of the Constitution in Jordan?
What are the 5 purposes of the Constitution in Jordan?
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What are the stages of the development of the Jordanian constitution?
What are the stages of the development of the Jordanian constitution?
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What electoral system was used during the 1993-1997 elections in Jordan?
What electoral system was used during the 1993-1997 elections in Jordan?
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When was the Electoral Law (one vote law) replaced in Jordan?
When was the Electoral Law (one vote law) replaced in Jordan?
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What change did the new electoral law approved in 2016 bring to the voting system in Jordan?
What change did the new electoral law approved in 2016 bring to the voting system in Jordan?
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What was the main impact of the One Vote Law on the parliamentary councils in Jordan?
What was the main impact of the One Vote Law on the parliamentary councils in Jordan?
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What was the purpose of establishing the Independent Elections Commission (IEC) in Jordan in 2012?
What was the purpose of establishing the Independent Elections Commission (IEC) in Jordan in 2012?
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Study Notes
Government and Constitution in Jordan
- Jordan practices a constitutional monarchy system of government.
Constitution in Jordan
- The King of Jordan issues the constitution.
- The first constitution of Jordan was established in 1947.
Purposes of the Constitution in Jordan
- The five purposes of the Constitution in Jordan are:
- To organize the relationship between the government and citizens
- To define the powers and authorities of the government
- To protect citizens' rights and freedoms
- To establish the principles of political life
- To regulate the relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial authorities
Development of the Jordanian Constitution
- The stages of the development of the Jordanian constitution include:
- The 1947 Constitution
- Amendments in 1952, 1964, 1973, 1976, 1984, 1991, 2011, and 2016
Electoral System in Jordan
- During the 1993-1997 elections, a single non-transferable vote (SNTV) electoral system was used.
- The Electoral Law (one vote law) was replaced in 2012.
- The new electoral law approved in 2016 introduced an open-list proportional representation system, allowing voters to choose multiple candidates from different lists.
Impact of the One Vote Law
- The One Vote Law led to the dominance of tribal and family connections in parliamentary councils, rather than political parties and ideologies.
Independent Elections Commission (IEC)
- The Independent Elections Commission (IEC) was established in 2012 to manage and oversee the electoral process in Jordan, ensuring its integrity and independence.
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Test your knowledge of Jordan's government system with this quiz. Learn about the country's constitutional monarchy and the importance of its constitution in ensuring fair representation and accountability.
