12 Questions
Who is responsible for the administration of federal laws and affairs in the UAE?
The President and Vice-President
In the absence of the President, who assumes his responsibilities in the UAE?
The Vice-President
Who exercises all the powers of the President in case of his absence for any reason?
The Deputy President of the Union
What is the primary role of the Council of Ministers in the Union?
Handling all internal and external matters within the competence of the Union
Who has the right to convene and preside over meetings of the Supreme Council in the UAE?
The President
How many members make up the Federal National Council (FNC)?
40
Who selects cabinet Ministers among representatives from the seven emirates in the UAE?
The Prime Minister
Who was appointed as the first woman minister in the UAE in November 2004?
HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi
Which emirate has the largest number of seats in the FNC?
Abu Dhabi
What is one of the roles of the FNC as outlined in the Constitution?
Questioning ministers and holding them accountable
According to Article 89, what can the Union National Council do with draft Union laws?
Reject them
How are the number of seats assigned to each emirate in the FNC determined?
Proportional to each emirate's population
Explore the roles and powers of the President and Vice President in a federation, including their responsibilities, powers, and the process of election. Understand how the Vice President assumes the President's responsibilities in their absence.
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