Egypt
Senate
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Political system
Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.
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Presidential-Parliamentary
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Structure of parliament
Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral
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Bicameral
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IPU membership
Current membership status
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Yes
Oversight
Oversight tools
- Parliament/Chamber has the power to summon members of the government
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No information available
- Parliament/chamber has the power to summon senior government officials
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No information available
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Parliament has the power to approve key government appointments
Key government appointments include, for example, ambassadors or the head of the central bank.
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No information available
- Parliament/chamber has the power to approve key government appointments
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Yes
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Number of written questions asked, per year
Depending on a parliament’s system – both written and oral questions may be registered.
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No information available
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Number of written questions answered by the government, per year
Depending on a parliament’s system – both written and oral questions may be registered
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No information available
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Percentage of written questions answered by the government, per year
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of written questions answered by the number of questions that were asked.
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No information available
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Parliament/chamber has power to carry out inquiries
The power of a parliament to carry out inquiries and the way in which they are done varies across parliaments. The aims and objectives of parliamentary inquiries cover a large spectrum: from a general examination of an issue of public interest to an investigative inquiry into a specific topic, the results of which may have penal implications.
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No information available
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Number of parliamentary inquiries, per year
The total number of inquiries/investigations can include those carried out by any committee (permanent or ad-hoc) or specialized body within parliament. In the case an inquiry/investigation spans more than one year it is ounted once in the year it was initiated. The power of a parliament to carry out inquiries and the way in which they are done varies across parliaments.
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Head of State and/or Government
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Parliament’s role in the designation of the Head of Government
Some parliaments elect the Head of Government or approve the nomination for the Head of Government. Others do not play a role.
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Parliament approves a nomination for the Head of Government
Notes: The President of the Republic assigns a Prime Minister to form the government whose program must win the confidence of the majority of the House of Representatives within thirty days. If he or she fails, the process is repeated, but the President shall appoint a Prime Minister nominated by the party or the coalition that holds the majority or the highest number of seats in the House of Representatives. If neither win the confidence of the majority of the members of the House of Representatives, the House shall be dissolved and new elections held within sixty days of dissolution.
Sources: Constitution, art. 146
- The Head of Government is also the Head of State
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No
- Parliament’s role in the designation of the Head of State
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Parliament does not play a role
Notes:
To be accepted as a candidate for the presidency, candidates must receive the recommendation of at least twenty elected members of the House of Representatives, or support from at least twenty five thousand citizens enjoying the right to vote, in at least fifteen governorates, with a minimum of one thousand supporters from each governorate.
As a condition for assuming his or her duties, the President of the Republic shall take an oath before the House of Representatives.
Sources: Constitution, art. 142 and 144
Impeachment and confidence motions
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Parliament is automatically dissolved when a motion of no confidence is adopted
In some countries, the adoption of a motion of no confidence in the Government automatically leads to the dissolution of Parliament in certain countries. In other cases, a new government can be formed.
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No
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Chambers that can be dissolved when a motion of no confidence is adopted
In bicameral parliaments: Chambers that can be dissolved when a motion of no confidence is adopted: Lower chamber; Upper chamber; Not applicable
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Lower chamber
Sources: Constitution, art. 146 and 161
Impeachment procedure
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There is a procedure for parliament to dismiss or impeach the following persons/institution
There is a procedure to dismiss or impeach the following persons/institution: Not applicable (there is no procedure); The whole Government; The Head of Government; The Head of State; Individual members of the Executive; Other (please specify)
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OtherThe whole GovernmentThe Head of StateThe Head of GovernmentIndividual members of the Executive
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Chambers that play a role in the dismissal or impeachment
In bicameral parliaments: Chambers that play a role in the dismissal or impeachment: Lower chamber; Upper chamber; Not applicable
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Lower chamber
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An indictment of the President of the Republic can only be issued by the majority of two-thirds of the members of the House of Representatives and after carrying an investigation by the Prosecutor General. The same conditions apply for the Prime Minister and members of the government.
The Speaker of parliament may face removal initiated by one-third of the House members and confirmed by a majority.
The President of the Republic may relieve the government from carrying out its duties, subject to the approval of the majority of the members of the House of Representatives.
Sources:
Constitution, art. 117, 147, 159 and 173
Rules and Procedures of Parliament
No confidence processes
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There is a procedure for parliament to express no confidence in the following persons/institution
There is a procedure for parliament to express no confidence in the following persons/institution: Not applicable (there is no procedure); The whole Government; The Head of Government; Individual members of the Executive; Other (please specify)
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The whole GovernmentThe Head of GovernmentIndividual members of the ExecutiveOther
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Chambers that play a role in motions of no confidence
In bicameral parliaments: Chambers that play a role in motions of no confidence: Lower chamber; Upper chamber; Not applicable
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Lower chamber
Notes: The Parliament may withdraw confidence in the President of the Republic and in a member of the parliament
Sources:
Constitution art. 110, 131, 146 and 161
Rules of Procedure art. 116 and 226