What is the structural composition of the Council of Oman (Majlis Oman), the bicameral parliamentary body of the Sultanate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. State Council (Majlis Al-Dawla) and Consultative Council (Majlis Al-Shura)
- Step 1: The Council of Oman is the bicameral legislature of the Sultanate.
- Step 2: It consists of two chambers: Majlis Al-Shura (the Consultative Council), whose members are directly elected by Omani citizens across all wilayats; and Majlis Al-Dawla (the State Council), whose members are appointed by the Sultan from among experienced statesmen, academics, and dignitaries.
Answer
State Council (Majlis Al-Dawla) and Consultative Council (Majlis Al-Shura).
Why not the others: House of Commons is British; Supreme Council of Rulers is UAE; Constitutional Chamber is judicial.
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