What power does Article 94 of the Jordanian Constitution grant to the Council of Ministers when parliament is dissolved or not in session during emergencies?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Issue provisional laws with Cabinet approval when Parliament is dissolved or not sitting
- Step 1: Article 94 authorizes the Cabinet, in cases of severe emergency, war, natural catastrophe, or imperative urgent expenditures that cannot tolerate delay while parliament is dissolved, to issue Provisional Laws.
- Step 2: These provisional laws hold statutory force but must be submitted to the National Assembly at its first subsequent session for ratification or repeal.
- Step 3: Identify provisional laws.
Answer
The power to issue provisional laws (Qawanin Muwaqqata) with the approval of the King, subject to subsequent parliamentary review.
Why not the others: Article 94 only allows provisional laws; it cannot suspend rights, dissolve courts or change borders.
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