House of Representatives (Jordan) facts for kids
The House of Representatives of Jordan is like a big team of elected people who help make laws for the country. It's the "lower house" of Jordan's parliament, which means it works with another group called the Senate to create rules for everyone.
The person in charge of the House is called the Speaker.
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 |
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
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Ahmed Safadi, Independent
Since 15 November 2022 |
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| 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 | |
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Jordan's House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is a very important part of Jordan's government. It's where people who are chosen by citizens come together to talk about new laws and decide what's best for the country. Think of it as the main place where the people's voices are heard in lawmaking. It works alongside the Senate, and together they form the Jordanian Parliament. This parliament is responsible for making all the laws in Jordan.
How the House Works
The House of Representatives has 130 members. These members are elected by the people of Jordan to represent them. They serve for a term of four years. This means they are chosen for a specific time to do their job.
The Speaker
The leader of the House of Representatives is called the Speaker. The Speaker helps make sure meetings run smoothly. They also represent the House in different events. The current Speaker is Ahmed Safadi.
Getting Elected
Members of the House are chosen through a special voting system. This system is called "proportional representation." It means that political parties get a number of seats in the House that is similar to the percentage of votes they receive.
There are also special seats reserved for certain groups. For example, 15 seats are for women. Nine seats are for Christians, and three seats are for people from the Chechen and Circassian communities. This helps make sure many different groups are represented in the government. The last election for the House was on 10 November 2020.
Where They Meet
The House of Representatives meets in Al-Abdali, which is a part of Amman, the capital city of Jordan. This is where all the important discussions and decisions happen.
See also
- In Spanish: Cámara de Representantes de Jordania para niños
- Category:Members of the House of Representatives (Jordan)
