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Who presides over the Council's sessions?
Who presides over the Council's sessions?
- The Chair of the Council of State
- The Deputy Prime Ministers
- The Sultan (correct)
- The Prime Minister
What is the role of the Council of State (Majlis Al-Dawla)?
What is the role of the Council of State (Majlis Al-Dawla)?
- To review drafts of foreign affairs and defense policies
- To approve and sign bills into law
- To assist the government in the implementation of the overall development strategy (correct)
- To provide recommendations on economic and social legislation
How are the members of the Consultative Council (Majlis Al-Shura) selected?
How are the members of the Consultative Council (Majlis Al-Shura) selected?
- Local groups in each district send forward the names of three nominees, whose credentials are reviewed by a cabinet committee (correct)
- They are elected by majority vote for 4 years
- They are nominated by the Supreme Judicial Council
- They are appointed by the Sultan for 4 years
What is the basis of Oman's judicial system?
What is the basis of Oman's judicial system?
What is the highest court in Oman?
What is the highest court in Oman?
What happens if there is a failure or delay in executing the judgments made by the judicial entities?
What happens if there is a failure or delay in executing the judgments made by the judicial entities?
When did Oman receive independence from the United Kingdom?
When did Oman receive independence from the United Kingdom?
What is the role of the Sultan in Oman's government?
What is the role of the Sultan in Oman's government?
What is the purpose of the Council of Ministers in Oman?
What is the purpose of the Council of Ministers in Oman?
According to Article 42 of the Constitution, what is one of the Sultan's powers?
According to Article 42 of the Constitution, what is one of the Sultan's powers?
Who presides over the Council of Ministers in Oman?
Who presides over the Council of Ministers in Oman?
What is the role of the Sultan in international relations?
What is the role of the Sultan in international relations?
What is the national language of Saudi Arabia?
What is the national language of Saudi Arabia?
Who is the head of the government in Saudi Arabia?
Who is the head of the government in Saudi Arabia?
What is the Holy Quran in Saudi Arabia?
What is the Holy Quran in Saudi Arabia?
What is the role of the Council of Ministers in Saudi Arabia?
What is the role of the Council of Ministers in Saudi Arabia?
Who appoints the Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?
Who appoints the Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?
How often are the ministers appointed in Saudi Arabia?
How often are the ministers appointed in Saudi Arabia?
What is the primary function of the Majlis Al-Shura?
What is the primary function of the Majlis Al-Shura?
What happens if the Consultative Council and the Council of Ministers disagree on a decision?
What happens if the Consultative Council and the Council of Ministers disagree on a decision?
What is the minimum number of members required to propose a law or a policy in the Majlis Al-Shura?
What is the minimum number of members required to propose a law or a policy in the Majlis Al-Shura?
What is the basis of the judicial system in Saudi Arabia?
What is the basis of the judicial system in Saudi Arabia?
Who has the power to restructure and dissolve the Majlis Al-Shura?
Who has the power to restructure and dissolve the Majlis Al-Shura?
What is the role of the Supreme Council of Justice?
What is the role of the Supreme Council of Justice?
