What distinctive legislative power does the Kuwait National Assembly (Majlis Al-Umma) hold under the 1962 Constitution that is unique among Gulf monarchies?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Interpellating ministers and passing binding votes of no confidence
- Step 1: The Constitution of Kuwait, promulgated in November 1962, established a unique semi-democratic constitutional system.
- Step 2: Under Articles 100-102, members of the National Assembly possess the constitutional right to interpellate (grill) cabinet ministers and the Prime Minister.
- Step 3: If a motion of no confidence is passed against a minister, the minister must resign immediately.
Answer
Interpellating ministers and passing binding votes of no confidence.
Why not the others: The Amir is commander-in-chief; parliament cannot abolish constitutional court rulings; treaties require joint processing.
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