House of Representatives (Jordan) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids House of Representatives of Jordanمجلس النواب Majlis Al-Nuwaab |
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| 19th Parliament of Jordan | |
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Lower house of the Parliament of Jordan
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Term limits
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4 years |
| History | |
| Founded | January 1, 1952 |
| Leadership | |
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
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Ahmed Safadi, Independent
Since 15 November 2022 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 130 |
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Political groups
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| Elections | |
| Open list proportional representation (15 seats reserved for women, nine for Christians, and three for Chechens and Circassians) | |
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Last election
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10 November 2020 |
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Next election
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2024 or earlier |
| Meeting place | |
| Al-Abdali, Amman | |
The House of Representatives of Jordan is the elected lower house of the Jordanian parliament which, along with the Senate, composes the legislature of Jordan.
The presiding officer is the speaker.
See also
In Spanish: Cámara de Representantes de Jordania para niños
- Category:Members of the House of Representatives (Jordan)
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