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Saudi Arabia

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Electoral Systems

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Head of State

Question:	How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):	g. Inherited monarchy
Comments:
Source:	Basic Law of Governance, art. 5
Verified:	2009/10/29

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Head of Government

Question:	How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:	f. Other
Comments:	The King is the head of the government and presides over the Council of Ministers.
Source:	Basic Law of Governance, art. 56
Verified:	2009/10/29

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President

Question:	Does the country have a president?
Answer:	b. No
Comments:
Source:	Basic Law of Governance, art. 5
Verified:	2009/10/29

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Number of Chambers

Question:	The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:	a. One chamber
Comments:	The Shura Council consists of a chairman and 150 members chosen by the King from amongst scholars, experts and specialists.
Source:	Law of the Shura Council, art. 3
Verified:	2009/10/29

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Electoral System (Chamber 1)

Question:	What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):	l. Not applicable
Comments:	There are no provisions for direct elections, since it is the King who appoints the members of the Shura Council.
Source:	Law of the Shura Council, art. 3
Verified:	2009/10/29

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Parties and Candidates

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Direct Democracy

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Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)

Question:	Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
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Verified:	2006/07/09

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