11) 1859. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
...rulers were descended from Isma'il. 6 Nov Isma'il established the Assembly of Delegates (Majlis shura al-nuwwab), a parliamentary body of 75 members that began as...
12) Maldives. The World Factbook. 2003
...is both the chief of state and head of government elections: president nominated by the Majlis and then the nomination must be ratified by a national referendum (at...
13) Maldives. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...head of state and of government, is elected by the legislature for a five-year term. The Majlis, the legislative body, consists of 48 members, of whom 40 are popularly...
14) Jordan. The World Factbook. 2003
...prime minister appointed by the monarchLegislative branch:bicameral National Assembly or Majlis al-'Umma consists of the Senate, also called the House of Notables...
15) Qatar. The World Factbook. 2003
...election for the CMC was held in March 1999Legislative branch:unicameral Advisory Council or Majlis al-Shura (35 seats; members appointed) note: no legislative elections...
16) Mauritania. The World Factbook. 2003
...with 90.9% of the voteLegislative branch:bicameral legislature consists of the Senate or Majlis al-Shuyukh (56 seats, a part of the seats up for election every two...
17) Turkmenistan. The World Factbook. 2003
...NIYAZOV's term in office was extended indefinitely on 28 December 1999 by the Assembly (Majlis) during a session of the People's Council (Halk Maslahaty)Legislative...
18) Brunei. The World Factbook. 2003
...none; the monarch is hereditaryLegislative branch:unicameral Legislative Council or Majlis Masyuarat Megeri (a privy council that serves only in a consultative capacity;...
19) Pakistan. The World Factbook. 2003
...cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the Prime MinisterLegislative branch:bicameral Parliament or Majlis-e-Shoora consists of the Senate (100 seats - formerly 87; members...
20) Tunisia. The World Factbook. 2003
...- Zine El Abidine BEN ALI nearly 100%Legislative branch:unicameral Chamber of Deputies or Majlis al-Nuwaab (182 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve five-year...
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