Oman
Description of Electoral System:
(courtesy of IFES election guide)
The monarchy is hereditary. In the Upper Chamber (Majlis al-Dawla) 48 members are appointed by the monarch. In the Lower Chamber (Majlis al-Shura) 83 members are elected by universal adult suffrage to serve 4-year terms. Members appointed by the monarch; have advisory powers only.
Electoral Systems Snapshot
(Courtesy of International IDEA)
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| Electoral System for National Legislature | FPTP |
| Type | Plurality/Majority |
| Tiers | 1 |
| Legislature Size (Directly elected, voting members) | 83, 83 |
| Electoral System for President | - |
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Oman Parliament Elections 2007
No women in Shura Council in the sixth term of the Council that at best plays an advisory role to
the government. Read news and results
Omani Council Elections profile: read profile
Politics in Oman
(courtesy of wikipedia)
Politics of Oman takes place in a framework of an absolute monarchy whereby the Sultan of Oman is head of state and head of government. Chief of state and government is the hereditary sultan, Qabūs ibn Saˤīd as-Saˤīd, who appoints a cabinet to assist him. In the early 1990s, the sultan instituted an elected advisory council, the Majlis ash-Shura.
Universal suffrage for those over 21 was instituted on 4 October 2003. Over 190,000 people (74% of those registered) voted to elect the 83 seats. Two women were elected to seats.
