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Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): g. Inherited monarchy
Comments: The system of governance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shall be monarchical. Governance shall be limited to the sons of the Founder King.
Source: The Basic Law of Governance, art. 5: http://www.boe.gov.sa/ViewSystemDetails.aspx?lang=en&SystemID=4 (2012)
Verified: 2012/08/20
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ES002

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: The Basic Law of Governance, art. 56: http://www.boe.gov.sa/ViewSystemDetails.aspx?lang=en&SystemID=4 (2012)
Verified: 2012/08/20
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments: The system of governance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shall be monarchical. Governance shall be limited to the sons of the Founder King.
Source: The Basic Law of Governance, art. 5: http://www.boe.gov.sa/ViewSystemDetails.aspx?lang=en&SystemID=4 (2012)
Verified: 2012/08/20
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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 consists of a chairman and 150 members chosen by the King from amongst scholars, experts and specialists.
Source: Shura Council Law, art. 3: http://www.shura.gov.sa/wps/wcm/connect/ShuraEn/internet/Laws+and+Regulations/The+Shura+Council+and+the+rules+and+regulations+job/Shura+Council+Law/ (2012); The Basic Law of Governance, art. 68: http://www.boe.gov.sa/ViewSystemDetails.aspx?lang=en&SystemID=4 (2012)
Verified: 2012/08/20
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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: There are no provisions for direct elections, since it is the King who appoints the members of the Shura Council.
Source: Shura Council Law, art. 3: http://www.shura.gov.sa/wps/wcm/connect/ShuraEn/internet/Laws+and+Regulations/The+Shura+Council+and+the+rules+and+regulations+job/Shura+Council+Law/ (2012); The Basic Law of Governance, art. 68: http://www.boe.gov.sa/ViewSystemDetails.aspx?lang=en&SystemID=4 (2012)
Verified: 2012/08/20
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