Politics of Jordan

The politics of Jordan takes place in a framework of a parliamentary monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Jordan is head of government, and of a multi-party system. Jordan is a constitutional monarchy based on the constitution promulgated on January 8, 1952. The king exercises his power through the government he appoints which is responsible before the Parliament. In contrast to most parliamentary monarchies, the monarchy of Jordan is not ceremonial, with the King having significant influence over the affairs of the country.

Politics of Jordan

Member State of the Arab League

Constitution
Monarchy
Executive
Government
Legislature
Parliament
(18th Parliament)
Senate
House of Representatives
Judiciary
  • Judiciary of Jordan
    • The Constitutional Court
    President: Taher Hikmat
    • The Cassation Court
    President: Mohammad Ghazo
Administrative divisions
Local government
Elections
Foreign relations
Related topics
 Jordan portal

King Abdullah II of Jordan has been sovereign since the death of his father, King Hussein, in 1999. Bisher Al-Khasawneh has been Prime Minister since 7 October 2020.

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