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Background Information. -The Effects of the Egyptian Revolution on Politics. The Effects of the Egyptian Revolution on Politics. President Mubarak resigned Supreme Council of the Armed Forces took over Parliament dissolved Constitution suspended Constitutional referendum passed

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  1. Background Information -The Effects of the Egyptian Revolution on Politics

  2. The Effects of the Egyptian Revolution on Politics • President Mubarak resigned • Supreme Council of the Armed Forces took over • Parliament dissolved • Constitution suspended • Constitutional referendum passed • New Prime Minister

  3. Government Classification and Organization -Republic -President -Legislative Branch -Judicial Branch -Military Council

  4. Republic • People retain control of government • representatives

  5. President • Two six-year terms • Judiciary supervises elections • Appoints a deputy

  6. Legislative Branch • Parliament meets annually • The Consultative Council • Upper House of Parliament • Seats voted on and appointed by the President • The People’s Assembly • Principle legislative body • All seats voted on

  7. Judicial Branch • Independent branch • Secular and religious courts • Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt • Highest judicial power in Egypt

  8. Military Council • Supreme Council of the Armed Forces • Chairman: Tantawi • Considerably powerful

  9. Foreign Relations Overview League of Arab States

  10. Overview • Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty • Territorial dispute with Sudan • Major influence in region • mediator

  11. League of Arab States • Secretary General usually Egyptian • Regional organization of Arab States • In Cairo

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