| The 454-member
Majlis al-Sha’ab (People’s Assembly),
which functions as the legislature, nominates the President and
the nomination is endorsed by popular referendum. The president,
who serves a 6 year term, has executive power and appoints 1 or
more Vice Presidents, a Prime Minister and a Council of Ministers.
The Majlis al-Sha’ab is elected for a 5 year
term. Majlis ash-Shura is the name of the 210 member
advisory assembly. |
