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Encyclopedia—Morocco, country, Africa

Government

Morocco is a constitutional monarchy and is governed under the 1972 constitution as amended. The king holds effective power and appoints the prime minister. The bicameral parliament consists of the 270-seat Chamber of Counselors, whose members are elected by indirect vote for nine-year terms, and the 325-seat Chamber of Representatives, whose members are elected by popular vote for five-year terms. Administratively, the country is divided into 15 regions.

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