Under the 2002 Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain, what is the structure of the National Assembly (Al-Majlis Al-Watani)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A bicameral legislature: elected Council of Representatives and appointed Shura Council
- Step 1: The 2002 Constitution promulgated by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa established a bicameral National Assembly.
- Step 2: The lower chamber is the Council of Representatives (Majlis Al-Nuwab), consisting of 40 members elected by universal direct suffrage.
- Step 3: The upper chamber is the Consultative Council (Majlis Al-Shura), consisting of 40 members appointed by the King to provide technical expertise.
Answer
A bicameral legislature: elected Council of Representatives and appointed Shura Council.
Why not the others: It is bicameral, not unicameral; members are not appointed by municipal leaders; there are no lifetime hereditary seats.
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