They must be heard whenever they request to speak. They must answer questions relating to
issues under discussion, without having the right to vote.
Article (137)
The President of the Republic may not dissolve the House of Representatives except in cases of
necessity, by a reasoned decision and following a public referendum. The House of
Representatives may not be dissolved for the same reason which caused the dissolution of the
previous House.
The President of the Republic shall issue a decision to suspend the sessions of the House and
hold a referendum on the dissolution within no more than twenty days. If the voters agree by
majority of valid votes, the President of the Republic shall issue the decision of dissolution, and
call for new elections within no more than thirty days from the date of the stated decision. The
new House shall convene within the ten days following the announcement of final the results.
Article (138)
Every citizen may submit written proposals to the House of Representatives regarding public
issues, and may also submit complaints to the House of Representatives to be referred to the
competent ministers. If the House of Representatives so requests, the Minister must provide
clarifications, and the concerned person shall be informed of the result.
Chapter Two
The Executive Power
Branch I
The President of the Republic
Article (139)
The President of the Republic is the head of State and the head of executive power. He shall care
for the interests of the people, safeguard the independence of the nation and the territorial
integrity and safety of its lands, abide by the provisions of the Constitution, and assume his
authorities as prescribed therein.
Article (140)
The President of the Republic shall be elected for a period of four calendar years, commencing
from the day following the termination of the term of his predecessor. The President may only be
reelected once.
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