What is the bicameral parliamentary body of the Sultanate of Oman known collectively as?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Council of Oman (Majlis Oman)
- Step 1: The legislative branch of the Sultanate of Oman is the bicameral Council of Oman (Majlis Oman).
- Step 2: It comprises two distinct chambers: the appointed State Council (Majlis A'Dawla) and the popularly elected Consultative Council (Majlis A'Shura).
- Step 3: Both chambers convene jointly at the monumental Majlis Oman complex in Al Bustan, Muscat.
Answer
The Council of Oman (Majlis Oman).
Why not the others: 'The National Assembly (Majlis Al-Umma)' is the parliament of Kuwait; 'The Federal National Council' is the legislative authority of the UAE; 'The Shura Assembly of Arabia' is a non-existent entity.
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