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Who is the head of the government in Kuwait?
Who is the head of the government in Kuwait?
The Emir
What is the name of the country's main law making body?
What is the name of the country's main law making body?
The National Assembly
There are ______ MPs in the government system in Kuwait.
There are ______ MPs in the government system in Kuwait.
65
How are the 65 MPs chosen in Kuwait?
How are the 65 MPs chosen in Kuwait?
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How many seats are in the National Assembly?
How many seats are in the National Assembly?
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The Emir is the head of the National Assembly.
The Emir is the head of the National Assembly.
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The Prime Minister is the highest authority of the country.
The Prime Minister is the highest authority of the country.
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What is the name of the main district in Kuwait?
What is the name of the main district in Kuwait?
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How many electoral districts are there in Kuwait?
How many electoral districts are there in Kuwait?
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How many years are there in a term for the National Assembly?
How many years are there in a term for the National Assembly?
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Who appoints the cabinet ministers in Kuwait?
Who appoints the cabinet ministers in Kuwait?
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Women are not allowed to vote in Kuwait.
Women are not allowed to vote in Kuwait.
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At what age can citizens in Kuwait vote?
At what age can citizens in Kuwait vote?
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Who is the successor to the Emir?
Who is the successor to the Emir?
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Every citizen of Kuwait can vote for an Emir, when the current Emir dies, if the citizen is older than 20 years old.
Every citizen of Kuwait can vote for an Emir, when the current Emir dies, if the citizen is older than 20 years old.
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Study Notes
Kuwaiti Government Structure
- Kuwait is a constitutional monarchy
- The head of state is the emir
- The head of government is the prime minister
- The National Assembly is the main legislative body
- The Assembly has 65 members, 50 elected and 15 chosen by the emir from cabinet ministers.
Legislative Process
- The Assembly makes laws
- The emir can reject a law if not supported by 2/3 of the assembly
- The assembly can vote to reject the emir's decision if 2/3 of members disagree
Executive Branch
- The prime minister is appointed by the emir
- The prime minister chooses ministers
- The National Assembly must agree to the prime minister's choices
- Cabinet ministers are members of the Royal family
- The Assembly decides the crown prince
Voting Rights
- Kuwaiti citizens who have lived in Kuwait for 20 years and are 21 years old can vote
- Women gained voting rights in 2005
- Voter age is 21
Governorates and Districts
- Kuwait has six governorates
- Governorates are divided into districts
- An MP is elected for each district in Kuwait to represent the people in that area
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Description
This quiz delves into the intricacies of the Kuwaiti government system, covering its constitutional monarchy, the roles of the emir and prime minister, and legislative processes. Learn about voting rights and the composition of the National Assembly as you test your knowledge of Kuwait's political landscape.
