Monday, November 16, 2015

Government









Saudi Arabia is monarchy based on Islam. The government is headed by the king, who is also the commander in chief of the military. There are 22 government ministries that are a part of the Cabinet. Each ministry specializes in a different part of the government such as foreign affairs, education, finance ect. The King also is advised by a legislative body called the Consultative Council. Which proposes new laws and amends existing ones. There are 150 members who are appointed by the King for four-year terms that can be changed. 














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