| Parliament name (generic / translated) |
Majlis Al-Umma / National Assembly |
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| Structure of parliament |
Bicameral |
| Chamber name (generic / translated) |
Majlis Al-Nuwaab / House of Representatives |
| Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) |
Majlis Al-Aayan / Senate
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| Affiliation to the IPU |
Yes |
| Affiliation date(s) |
1964 - |
| LEADERSHIP |
| President |
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| Secretary General |
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| COMPOSITION |
| Members (statutory / current number) |
110 / 110 |
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN
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| Women (current number) |
7 (6.36%) |
| Mode of designation |
Directly elected 110 |
| Notes |
Twelve seats are reserved for Christians and Circassians and six for women. |
| Term |
4 years |
| Last renewal dates |
20 November 2007
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| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Address |
Majlis Al-Nuwaab
House of Parliament
P.O. Box 72
AMMAN
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| Phone |
(9626) 563 5100 |
| Fax |
(9626) 568 5970 |
| E-mail |
info@parliament.jo |
| Website |
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