Politics of Bahrain

Politics of Bahrain
Member State of the Arab League
Constitution Human rights
Monarchy King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Cabinet Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister of Interior Minister of Justice Minister of Finance Minister of Housing
National Assembly Consultative Council Chairman Council of Representatives Speaker
Judiciary
Elections Recent elections General: 2010 2014 2018 2022 Referendums: 2001 (National Action Charter) Political parties Politicians
Administrative divisions (governorates)
Foreign relations Ministry of Foreign Affairs Minister: Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa Diplomatic missions of / in Bahrain Nationality law Passport Visa requirements Visa policy
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Politics of Bahrain has since 2002 taken place in a framework of a constitutional monarchy where the government is appointed by the King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.^[1] The head of the government since 2020 is Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who became Prime Minister following the death of Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and who also serves as Deputy Commander of the Bahrain Defence Force. The parliament is a bicameral legislature, with the Council of Representatives elected by universal suffrage, and the Consultative Council (also called the Shura Council) appointed directly by the king.