To better understand the set of rules that governs Lebanon, it is essential to understand some of the issues stated in the country's Constitution. For a complete translation of the Lebanese Constitution click here.
The preamble of the Constitution starts by saying that "Lebanon is a sovereign, free, and independent country. It is a final homeland for all its citizens. It is unified in its territory, people, and institutions within the boundaries defined in this constitution and recognized internationally." It defines its government as "parliamentary democratic republic based on respect for public liberties, especially the freedom of opinion and belief, and respect for social justice and equality of rights and duties among all citizens without discrimination."
The Constitution is divided in 7 parts from A to G. Part B, regarding "powers" is itself dived into sections, the first being "The President of the Republic", the second regarding "The Prime Minister", and the third "The Council of Ministers".
According the The Constitution, "The President of the Republic is the bead of the state and the symbol of the nation's unity. He shall safeguard the constitution and Lebanon's independence, unity, and territorial integrity." The President rules for six years.
Now, the role of the Prime Minister of Lebanon is to be the "Head of Government and its representative. He speaks in its name and is responsible for executing the general policy that is set by the Council of Ministers."
The elections in Lebanon are indirect and the President can only serve one term. To understand more about the Lebanese electoral system this is a good link.
Regarding education in Lebanon, the state provides its citizens with Public Education.
Women's right is granted in Lebanon but not always is it followed by its citizens. For example, only 17 women in total have served in the Lebanese Parliament. why? According to Human's Right Watch (HRW) "The reasons are complicated but male domination of the country's politics is one major reason. Another is that political parties are focused on sectarian interests, marginalizing women's voices."
On February 18th CNN released a news story saying that Muslims judges called rape a "marital right". It is currently an issue of Lebanon.
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The preamble of the Constitution starts by saying that "Lebanon is a sovereign, free, and independent country. It is a final homeland for all its citizens. It is unified in its territory, people, and institutions within the boundaries defined in this constitution and recognized internationally." It defines its government as "parliamentary democratic republic based on respect for public liberties, especially the freedom of opinion and belief, and respect for social justice and equality of rights and duties among all citizens without discrimination."
The Constitution is divided in 7 parts from A to G. Part B, regarding "powers" is itself dived into sections, the first being "The President of the Republic", the second regarding "The Prime Minister", and the third "The Council of Ministers".
According the The Constitution, "The President of the Republic is the bead of the state and the symbol of the nation's unity. He shall safeguard the constitution and Lebanon's independence, unity, and territorial integrity." The President rules for six years.
Now, the role of the Prime Minister of Lebanon is to be the "Head of Government and its representative. He speaks in its name and is responsible for executing the general policy that is set by the Council of Ministers."
The elections in Lebanon are indirect and the President can only serve one term. To understand more about the Lebanese electoral system this is a good link.
Regarding education in Lebanon, the state provides its citizens with Public Education.
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| Lebanese school children |
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| Women fighting for their rights |
On February 18th CNN released a news story saying that Muslims judges called rape a "marital right". It is currently an issue of Lebanon.
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