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Encyclopedia > Elections in Saudi Arabia
Politics of Saudi Arabia

Politics of Saudi Arabia
Political parties in Saudi Arabia
Elections in Saudi Arabia

Elections in Saudi Arabia gives information on election and election results in Saudi Arabia. An election is a process in which a vote is held to elect candidates to an office. It is the mechanism by which a democracy fills elective offices in the legislature, and sometimes the executive and judiciary, and in which electorates choose local government officials.

See election for a more comprehensive discussion and the List of democracy and elections-related topics for an overview on related topics.

Saudi-Arabia has no parliament. A Consultative Council (Majlis as-Shura) with 90 appointed members with only consultative tasks exists. No parties are allowed in Saudi-Arabia.


See also

External links

  • Electionworld (http://www.electionworld.org/saudiarabia.htm)
  • Adam Carr's Election Archive (http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/s/saudiarabia/)

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Politics of Saudi Arabia: Information from Answers.com (1220 words)
The Basic Law adopted in 1992 declared that Saudi Arabia is a monarchy ruled by the sons and grandsons of King Abd Al Aziz Al Saud, and that the Qur'an is the constitution of the country, which is governed on the basis of Islamic law (Shari'a).
The Basic Law adopted in 1992 declared that Saudi Arabia is a monarchy ruled by the sons and grandsons of the first king, Abd Al Aziz Al Saud, and that the Qur'an is the constitution of the country, which is governed on the basis of Islamic law (Shari'a).
Saudi Municipal elections took place in 2005 and some commentators saw this a first tentative step towards the introduction of democratic processes in the Kingdom, including the legalisation of political parties.
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