House of Representatives (Jordan) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids House of Representatives of Jordanمجلس النواب Majlis Al-Nuwaab |
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| 18th Parliament | |
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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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Atef Tarawneh, Independent
Since 20 September 2016 |
| 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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20 September 2016 |
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Next election
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2020 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.
See also
In Spanish: Cámara de Representantes de Jordania para niños
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