| Parliament name (generic / translated) |
Majlis Al-Umma / National Assembly |
| Structure of parliament |
Bicameral |
| Chamber name (generic / translated) |
Majlis Al-Aayan / Senate |
| Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) |
Majlis Al-Nuwaab / House of Representatives
|
| LEGAL FRAMEWORK |
| Electoral Law |
1 January 1900
|
| Mode of designation |
appointed 65 |
| Constituencies |
(not applicable) |
| Voting system |
:
Vacancies are normally filled by appointment within two months. |
| Voter requirements |
(not applicable) |
| CANDIDATES |
| Eligibility |
- age: 40 years
- Jordanian citizenship
- members of high-ranking or distinguished classes specified in the Constitution
|
| Incompatibilities |
- any public office |
| Candidacy requirements |
(not applicable) |
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