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Electoral Systems

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ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): g. Inherited monarchy
Comments: The Prince is the Head of the State. His person is inviolable, and his respect is a duty. The rule of the State is hereditary in the family of Al Thani, and in the male descendents of Hamad Ben Khalifa Ben Hamad Ben Abd-Allah Ben Jassim. Inheritance of the rules goes to the son designated by the Prince (Emir) as Heir Apparent.
Source: Constitution, art. 8: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: The Prince appoints the Prime Minister, accepts his resignation and relieves him from his post by a Princely Order.
Source: Constitution, art. 72: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments: The Emir is the head of State. His person shall be inviolable and he must be respected by all.
Source: Constitution, art. 64: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The Shura Council shall consist of no fewer than forty-five (45) Members, and the appointment of the Members shall be issued by an Amiri Decision The Shura Council shall assume the legislative authority, and approve the general budget of the State, and it shall exercise control over the executive authority as stated in this Constitution
Source: Constitution, art. 76 77: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): l. Not applicable
Comments: The Shura Council shall consist of no fewer than forty-five (45) Members, and the appointment of the Members shall be issued by an Amiri Decision
Source: Constitution, art. 78: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
Verified: 2025/05/08
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