Constitution of Jordan

The Constitution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was adopted on 11 January 1952 and has been amended many times. It defines the hereditary monarchic rule with a parliamentary system of representation. It stipulates the separated powers of the state (executive, legislative and judicial), the citizens’ rights and duties, financial affairs and other constitutional regulations.

Constitution of Jordan
Created1 January 1952
Presented1 January 1952
Ratified1 January 1952
Date effective8 January 1952
Media typeConstitution
SubjectLaw
PurposeConstitution / Basic Law
Politics of Jordan

Member State of the Arab League

Constitution
Monarchy
Executive
Government
Legislature
Parliament
(18th Parliament)
Senate
House of Representatives
Judiciary
  • Judiciary of Jordan
    • The Constitutional Court
    President: Taher Hikmat
    • The Cassation Court
    President: Mohammad Ghazo
Administrative divisions
Local government
  • Municipal councils
  • Local councils
Elections
Foreign relations
  • Diplomatic missions of / in Jordan
Related topics
 Jordan portal
  • Other countries
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