Constitution and authorities in Qatar

Unit 2 - Citizenship: Constitution and authorities in Qatar

Lesson 1

Objectives:

- To understand well the main authorities in Qatar.

- To be able to understand the role of each authority.

Constitution - Definition

• It is the most important basic document that includes the principles that direct state policy in different political, economic, social and cultural affairs.

• It also defines the public rights and duties of the citizens.

The basis of the constitution in Qatar

• 1. It guarantees the personal freedom of citizens and the principle of equal opportunity.

• 2. It maintains private property.

• 3. All citizens are equal in rights and duties.

• 4. It provides the freedom of worship and belief for all.

• 5. People are the source of authority.

The Ruling System of Qatar:

The Emir

- The Emir is the Head of State.

- His personality shall be unbreakable and must be respected by all.

- The Emir is the higher Commander of the Armed Forces.

- The Emir represents the state nationally and internationally in all fields.

The Ruling System of Qatar:

1. Executive Authorities

- The Prime Minister chairs the sessions of the Council, runs discussion and supervises work coordination among different ministries to achieve unity and integration among all government agencies.

- He hands over to the Emir the Cabinet resolutions that relate to various affairs in order to approve them.

The Ruling System of Qatar:

2. Legislative authorities

Majlis Al-Shura

Majlis Al-Shura consists of 45 members. Two thirds of them are elected and the other 15 are appointed by the Emir. The membership of the members is valid till resignation or exemption.

The Ruling System of Qatar:

3. Judiciary authorities

• The courts are responsible for this authority and issuing judgement according to the state constitution in the name of the Emir.

• Judicial authority has a supreme council which supervises good conduct in the courts and agencies.

The jurisdictions of the Cabinet:

• Suggesting the drafts of laws and supervising their implementation.

• Managing the state's financial matters and public budgets

• Preparing a report of the fiscal year

Multiple Choice

The constitution is the most important basic document that includes the ........... that direct state policy.

• conditions

• principles

• articles

Multiple Choice

The constitution defines the public ......... and ........... of citizens.

• rights - duties

• employment - opportunities

• property - employment

Multiple Choice

The consitution provides the freedom of .......... and belief for all.

• employment

• worship

• travel

Multiple Select

What are the main authorities in Qatar?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judiciary

• Financial

• Political

Multiple Choice

Who is the legislative branch of the state of Qatar?

• Majlis Al-Shura

• Majlis - Al Hikma

• Majlis Al-Emir