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Morocco, country, Africa, Morocco Political Geography
Related Category: Morocco Political Geography
Morocco[murok´O] Pronunciation Key - Government
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Morocco is a constitutional monarchy and is governed under a 1972 constitution as revised in 1992. The king holds effective power and appoints the prime minister. The bicameral parliament consists of a 270-seat chamber of counselors and 325-seat chamber of representatives. The legal system is based on Islamic law as well as French and Spanish civil law. Administratively, the country is divided into 37 provinces and two municipalities. Morocco is a member of the United Nations and the Arab League.
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