What independent constitutional judicial body was established in Jordan following the 2011 constitutional amendments to monitor the constitutionality of laws and interpret constitutional texts?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. The Constitutional Court (Al-Mahkama al-Dusturiyya)

  1. Step 1: In 2011, wide-ranging constitutional amendments mandated the creation of the Constitutional Court.
  2. Step 2: Established under Law No. 15 of 2012, this independent judicial tribunal has the exclusive authority to rule on the constitutionality of enacted laws and regulations and provide binding interpretations of constitutional provisions.
  3. Step 3: Identify the Constitutional Court.
Answer
The Constitutional Court (Al-Mahkama al-Dusturiyya).
Why not the others: The High Court of Justice hears administrative cases, the State Security Court security cases and the Court of Cassation is the top regular court.

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