Qatar
Description of Electoral System:
(courtesy of IFES election guide)
The monarchy is hereditary. The Advisory Council (Majlis al-Shura) consists of 45 members, of which 30 members will be elected by direct secret ballot, while the Emir will appoint the remaining 15 members.
Electoral Systems Snapshot
(Courtesy of International IDEA)
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| Electoral System for National Legislature | N |
| Type | - |
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| Legislature Size (Directly elected, voting members) | , |
| Electoral System for President | - |
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Politics of Qatar
(courtesy of wikipedia)
Politics of Qatar takes place in a framework of an absolute monarchy whereby the Emir of Qatar is head of state and head of government.
