Saudi Arabia is the largest region country by land mass. It occupies the majority of the Arabian Peninsula. It is home to approximately 33 million people. It is governed as a monarchy by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Saudi Arabia is located in Middle East πΈπ¦ οΈ ..
Saudi Arabia’s King who also serves as Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces is the head of state! The King serves as a symbol for his nation and makes major decisions regarding foreign and domestic policy matters πΈπ¦ οΈ. He receives direct advice from the Council of Ministers and ultimately has final say over appointments for all government ministers plethora civil and military officers .
The King’s eldest son, the Crown Prince, is first in line to the throne, and serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. The Crown Prince is also the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, making him the head of the military. He is responsible for overseeing military operations and the country’s defense strategy .
The second in line to the throne is the Deputy Crown Prince who is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the nation’s economic and social policies. The Deputy Crown Prince also serves as the Deputy Minister of the Economy and Planning and is the Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs π π€΄.
The Council of Ministers consists of a Prime Minister a Deputy Prime Minister and 32 Ministers who are responsible for the management of the nation’s public sector. The King has ultimate authority over the Council which is made up of members from the royal family who are appointed by him.
The Supreme Judicial Council, which is the highest court in the country, is responsible for judicial interpretation and reviewing legislation. The Council is made up of five members who are appointed by the King and serve a life time. They make decisions about any matter that comes before them.
The Council of Senior Ulama is a religious body responsible for issuing religious and legal opinions and for providing guidance on matters of personal and public law. The members of this Council are appointed directly by the King who is also its leader.
The Consultative Assembly of Saudi Arabia is the main legislative body in the country and is composed of 150 members appointed by the King. Its role is to decide on legislation and provide advice to the King on matters of public policy.
The Royal Court of Saudi Arabia is the administrative organ of the nation and is responsible for providing the King and the Crown Prince with advice, guidance and support on their duties, and responsibilities. The Royal Court is headed by a Cabinet of Ministers who serve as the advisors to the King.
Regardless of who is officially in charge of Saudi Arabia ultimately the King exercises ultimate authority over the nation and its people πΈπ¦. He is the figurehead of the nation and is the final decision-maker in all matters of policy foreign and domestic. The King wields incredible power and influence in the country and his actions and decisions affect the daily lives of all Saudis. He is respected and obeyed by all levels of society in Saudi Arabia and his rule is absolute. ! .
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