House of Representatives (Jordan)

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.[1]

House of Representatives of Jordan

مجلس النواب

Majlis Al-Nuwaab
18th Parliament
Type
Type
Lower house of the Parliament of Jordan
Term limits
4 years
History
FoundedJanuary 1, 1952 (1952-01-01)
Leadership
Atef Tarawneh, Independent
since 20 September 2016
Structure
Seats130
Political groups
Elections
Open list proportional representation (15 seats reserved for women, nine for Christians, and three for Chechens and Circassians)
Last election
20 September 2016
Next election
2020 or earlier
Meeting place
Al-Abdali, Amman
Website
www.parliament.jo

The presiding officer is the speaker.

See also

  • Category:Members of the House of Representatives (Jordan)

References

  1. "World Factbook: Jordan", U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
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