Who appoints the Prime Minister and individual Cabinet ministers under the Jordanian Constitution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The King of Jordan by Royal Decree
- Step 1: Article 35 of the Constitution provides that the King appoints the Prime Minister, dismisses him, and accepts his resignation.
- Step 2: Upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister, the King appoints and dismisses individual Cabinet ministers by Royal Decree.
- Step 3: Identify the King of Jordan.
Answer
The King of Jordan by Royal Decree.
Why not the others: 'The Speaker of the House of Representatives' presides over legislative debates; 'The President of the Senate' presides over the upper chamber; 'The President of the Constitutional Court' heads the constitutional tribunal.
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