Morocco
Description of Electoral System:
(courtesy of IFES election guide)
The monarchy is hereditary.
The legislative branch of Morocco underwent a significant transformation from a unicameral to a bicameral institution in 1996.
The two legislative units are the House of Representatives (Majlis al-Nawab) and the House of Counselors (Majlis al-Mustasharin). The 270 members of the latter chamber are indirectly elected by members of electoral colleges for nine-year terms.
The House of Representatives is composed of 325 members who are popularly elected for five-year terms.
Electoral Systems Snapshot
(Courtesy of International IDEA)
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| Electoral System for National Legislature | List PR |
| Type | PR |
| Tiers | 2 |
| Legislature Size (Directly elected, voting members) | 325, 325 |
| Electoral System for President | - |
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Politics of Morocco
(courtesy of wikipedia)
Politics of Morocco takes place in a framework of a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Morocco is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of parliament, the Assembly of Representatives of Morocco and the Assembly of Councillors. The Moroccan Constitution provides for a monarchy with a Parliament and an independent judiciary.
Parliamentary Elections: 7 Sept 2007
Preliminary statement by DRI and Transparency Maroc on the Parliamentary elections. Report in English, French.
