According to Article 1 of the Permanent Constitution of Qatar, what is the defined political character and religion of the State of Qatar?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. An independent sovereign Arab state whose religion is Islam and the Islamic Sharia is a main source of its legislation
- Step 1: Article 1 of the Permanent Constitution of the State of Qatar clearly states: 'Qatar is an independent sovereign Arab State. Its religion is Islam and the Islamic Sharia is a main source of its legislation.'
- Step 2: The political system is democratic, and the official language is Arabic.
- Step 3: Identify the constitutional definition.
Answer
An independent sovereign Arab state whose religion is Islam and the Islamic Sharia is a main source of its legislation.
Why not the others: 'Federal parliamentary republic' describes nations like Iraq or Germany; 'Absolute theocracy' describes states ruled directly by clerical hierarchies; 'Union of seven sheikhdoms' describes the United Arab Emirates.
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