Part V
The System of Government
Chapter One
The Legislative Power
(House of Representatives)
Article (101)
In the manner stated in the Constitution, the House of Representatives is entrusted with the
authority to enact legislations and approve the general policy of the State, the general plan of
economic and social development and the State budget. It exercises oversight over the actions of
the executive power.
Article (102)
The House of Representatives is composed of no less than four hundred and fifty members
elected by direct secret public ballot.
A candidate for the membership of the House must be an Egyptian citizen, enjoying civil and
political rights, a holder of at least the certificate of basic education, and should not be below 25
Gregorian years of age on the day of opening candidacy registration.
Other candidacy requirements, the electoral system, and division of electoral constituencies shall
be defined by law in a manner which observes fair representation of the population and
governorates and equitable representation of voters. Elections based on the plurality voting
system or proportional list, or a combination of both at whatsoever ratio may be adopted.
The President of the Republic may appoint no greater than 5% of the members, the method of
nomination thereof shall be stipulated by Law.
Article (103)
A member of the House of Representatives shall devote him/herself on a full time basis for the
tasks of membership and his/her post shall be reserved for him/her in accordance with the Law.
Article (104)
As a condition for undertaking his/her duties, a House of Representatives member shall take the
following oath: “I swear by The Almighty God to loyally uphold the republican system, respect
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