What is the standard constitutional legislative term (duration) of the Kuwait National Assembly before general elections must be held?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Four Gregorian years
- Step 1: Under Article 83 of the Kuwait Constitution, the term of the National Assembly is four Gregorian years from the date of its first meeting.
- Step 2: Elections for the new Assembly take place within the 60 days preceding the expiration of that term, unless the Assembly is dissolved early by Amiri decree.
- Step 3: Members may be re-elected indefinitely.
Answer
Four Gregorian years.
Why not the others: 'Five Gregorian years' is standard in the British House of Commons; 'Two Gregorian years' applies to the US House of Representatives; 'Six Gregorian years' is typical of US and French Senate terms.
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