Iraqi Govt Workings

[Hope Floats.Rates Dont]

<P class=answerText itxtvisited="1">Iraq's government is a complex political organism that is the result of almost a century of dictatorship, colonialism, and now a half-decade long rule by a foreign-administered democracy.

Nature of Iraqi Democracy

Constitutionally speaking, Iraq's government today is an Islamic parliamentary democracy in which the Qu'ran is technically the highest body of law; however, an actual Constitution is the legal basis from which the rest of Iraq's laws are derived, and is the most major reference point for the ruling majority in power.

President and Prime Minister

As a parliamentary democracy, Iraq has both a prime minister and president. The President has veto power, while the Prime Minister is considered the head of the entire cabinet, giving the Prime Minister the most significant governing power in the executive branch. The Presidency Council, controlled by the most powerful political party in parliament, appoints the Prime Minister and President.

Separation of Powers

Iraq has separate judicial, legislative, and executive branches, somewhat similar to the U.S. system. Iraq's parliament passes laws that Iraq's executive branch must order into implementation. Iraqi courts look to both the Constitution and Qu'ran for legal support for legislation and various rulings.

An Ethnically Divided Government

Iraq's major political parties are divided along ethnic and religious lines. Shi'ite Arabs are the majority in Iraq and also have the most representation in parlia ment. Sunni Kurds are second and Sunni Arabs are third. The divisions within the country often result in laws that benefit one ethnic or religious group over another.

Coalition Government

Iraq is governed by coalitions, which are formed by various combining political parties until a majority is reached. 184 members of parliament are required to build a majority coalition. The majority coalition has the great influence when making laws.

The Government Budget

As a war torn country without industry that is either the second- or third-richest oil country in the Middle East, Iraq relies heavily on oil revenues. Iraq's government depends on oil revenues, U.S. foreign aid, and taxation (to a limited extent) for revenues.

Source:

"Understanding Iraq"; William R. Polk; 2006; Harper Perenial

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With all this in mind, can anyone find out the numbers of Suni and Shi'iate Arabs and Kurds....Majority Rules!!!

[ncdoughboy]

Thank you for posting this article. I was somewhat confused with way way it was governed in Iraq. This definitely clears up many of my questions.

[dflake]

According to Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Iraq#Ethnic_groups

Arabs 75—80%, Kurds 15-20%, Turkmen 5%, Assyrian/Chaldean 5%

Muslim 95% (Shi'a 65%, Sunni 35%), Christian and others 3%-5% (Yezidi, Mandian, Kakai, Yarisan, etc.) 1-2%.

This page was last modified on 9 January 2011 at 19:47. ( At the very bottom of the page )

Edited January 18, 2011 by dflake

[Hope Floats.Rates Dont]

According to Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia....q#Ethnic_groups

Arabs 75—80%, Kurds 15-20%, Turkmen 5%, Assyrian/Chaldean 5%

Muslim 95% (Shi'a 65%, Sunni 35%), Christian and others 3%-5% (Yezidi, Mandian, Kakai, Yarisan, etc.) 1-2%.

This page was last modified on 9 January 2011 at 19:47. ( At the very bottom of the page )

With that said, we aren't they pushing this thru? Or is this what's happening? Hmmmm could be good news for the budget.

[MCME]

The post on how Iraqi Gov. works was very good information and precise. But...

My opinion on how Iraqi Gov. works is summed up in 2 words. Slowly and Painfully.

McMike