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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a constitutional monarchy, ruled
since 1953 by His Majesty King Hussein. With the passing of the
monarch in February of 1999, the King’s eldest son, His Majesty King
Abdullah, ascended the throne. In Jordan, executive power is vested in
the Council of Ministers which is appointed by the King, and which is
accountable to a two house parliament. The 60 members of the Upper
House are appointed by the King, while the 120 deputies of the Lower
House are elected by popular vote. Constitutional provisions define
the rights and duties of Jordanian citizens, while guaranteeing the right
of free worship, opinion, press, association and private property.
Since 1989 all elements of the Jordanian political spectrum have
demonstrated commitment to increased democracy, liberalization and
consensus building. These reforms, which have been guided by the
late King Hussein, have placed Jordan on an irreversible path toward
democratization. The result has been greater empowerment and
involvement of everyday citizens in Jordan’s civic life, contributing to
increased stability and institutionalization, which will benefit the county
far into the future.
The remarkably stable political and social climate that Jordan has
enjoyed for decades under the Hashemite Dynasty continues to thrive
under His Majesty King Abdullah’s leadership. The new King has
undertaken his father’s legacy of reform, committing his country to the
goals of privatization, economic liberalization, and modernization of the
law.
since 1953 by His Majesty King Hussein. With the passing of the
monarch in February of 1999, the King’s eldest son, His Majesty King
Abdullah, ascended the throne. In Jordan, executive power is vested in
the Council of Ministers which is appointed by the King, and which is
accountable to a two house parliament. The 60 members of the Upper
House are appointed by the King, while the 120 deputies of the Lower
House are elected by popular vote. Constitutional provisions define
the rights and duties of Jordanian citizens, while guaranteeing the right
of free worship, opinion, press, association and private property.
Since 1989 all elements of the Jordanian political spectrum have
demonstrated commitment to increased democracy, liberalization and
consensus building. These reforms, which have been guided by the
late King Hussein, have placed Jordan on an irreversible path toward
democratization. The result has been greater empowerment and
involvement of everyday citizens in Jordan’s civic life, contributing to
increased stability and institutionalization, which will benefit the county
far into the future.
The remarkably stable political and social climate that Jordan has
enjoyed for decades under the Hashemite Dynasty continues to thrive
under His Majesty King Abdullah’s leadership. The new King has
undertaken his father’s legacy of reform, committing his country to the
goals of privatization, economic liberalization, and modernization of the
law.
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