The Saudi Arabian Government
Saudi Arabia is an absolute and hereditary monarchy. Saudi Arabia's King, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is the prime minister, head of government, and commander of chief of the military in Saudi Arabia. Because Saudi Arabia is a hereditary monarchy, there are no elections to determine who gets the honor of holding the throne. The King has "The King's Cabinet", which is appointed by the King himself every 4 years. This often consists of many family members.
Saudi Arabia's legislative branch is know as the Shura Council. They can be described as the King's advisers, as they advise the King on issues that are important to Saudi Arabia. The Shura Council is also appointed by the King every 4 years, which currently consists of approximately 150 members. Based on their experience, they are appointed to certain committees.
Saudi Arabia is governed and justice is administered according to the Islamic Law. According to hziegler.com,
"As reported on the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Washington, DC) website:
The Saudi court system consists of three main parts. The largest is the Shari’ah Courts, which hear most cases in the Saudi legal system. The Shari’ah courts are organized into several categories: Courts of the First Instance (Summary and General Courts), Courts of Cassation and the Supreme Judicial Council.
Supplementing the Shari’ah courts is the Board of Grievances, which hears cases that involve the government. The third part of the Saudi court system consists of various committees within government ministries that address specific disputes, such as labor issues."
As stated above, Saudi Arabia's government is broken down into an executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch. It is also an absolute and hereditary monarchy, resulting in no elections and no parties.
Saudi Arabia's legislative branch is know as the Shura Council. They can be described as the King's advisers, as they advise the King on issues that are important to Saudi Arabia. The Shura Council is also appointed by the King every 4 years, which currently consists of approximately 150 members. Based on their experience, they are appointed to certain committees.
Saudi Arabia is governed and justice is administered according to the Islamic Law. According to hziegler.com,
"As reported on the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Washington, DC) website:
The Saudi court system consists of three main parts. The largest is the Shari’ah Courts, which hear most cases in the Saudi legal system. The Shari’ah courts are organized into several categories: Courts of the First Instance (Summary and General Courts), Courts of Cassation and the Supreme Judicial Council.
Supplementing the Shari’ah courts is the Board of Grievances, which hears cases that involve the government. The third part of the Saudi court system consists of various committees within government ministries that address specific disputes, such as labor issues."
As stated above, Saudi Arabia's government is broken down into an executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch. It is also an absolute and hereditary monarchy, resulting in no elections and no parties.