Politics & Government Guide in Jordan

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Jordan operates as a parliamentary constitutional monarchy under King Abdullah II, who holds significant executive powers. The September 2024 parliamentary elections introduced electoral reforms boosting political parties, with Islamists gaining the largest bloc amid ongoing modernization efforts. Prime Minister Jafar Hassan leads the current government formed post-elections.

Government Type

Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Legal System

Mixed legal system of civil law and Islamic law

Head of State

King Abdullah II(since 1999)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Jafar Hassan(Independent)since 2024

Legislature

Type:bicameral

Upper House:Assembly of Senators (65 seats)

Lower House:House of Representatives (138 seats)

Major Political Parties

Islamic Action Front(IAF)

Islamist

31 seats

National Charter Party(Al-Mithaq Al-Watani)

Centrist

21 seats

Eradeh Party(Al-Irada)

Centrist

18 seats

Voting Rights

Jordanian citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote in parliamentary elections.

Recent Developments

Parliamentary elections held on September 10, 2024, with Islamic Action Front securing 31 seats under new electoral law
Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh resigned on September 15, 2024; Jafar Hassan appointed to form new government
New political party law introduced national district lists for 41 seats to boost party representation

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1952

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