Constitution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

The 1952 monarchy charter, Arab springs amendment, and constitutional court.

Overview

In force since January 8, 1952, the Jordanian Constitution creates a hereditary monarchy with a bicameral parliament, an appointed senate and elected chamber, and a government responsible to the king who appoints ministers. The 2011 Arab Spring reforms added a constitutional court with power to review laws, an independent elections commission, and limits on emergency and military courts, significant liberalization within monarchy. Islam is the religion of the state with guaranteed free exercise of all faiths. The king retains decisive authority over security and foreign policy. It is among the Arab worlds longest functioning constitutions.