How many members does the Federal National Council have under Article 68 of the UAE Constitution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 40
- Step 1: Article 68 of the UAE Constitution on Wikisource says the Federal National Council consists of forty members, with 8 seats each for Abu Dhabi and Dubai, 6 each for Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, and 4 each for Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. Answer: 40. A footnote says the number was increased by Federal Supreme Council Decision 3/1972 after Ras Al Khaimah joined, when six seats were added to the previous 34. Why not the others: 30: Article 68 says forty; its footnote gives 34 as the earlier total, not 30. 60: Article 68 says forty, not sixty. 50: Article 68 says forty, not fifty.
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