Legislative Power:

Kuwait has used the Shura (consultation) system since 1920, when, during the reign of Sheikh Ahmad., Al-Jaber, the first Shura council in the Guff and Arabian Peninsula was established.

It had 21 appointed members and Hamad Al-Saqer was elected its chairman. Although the life of this council was very short, it was an historical indicator as a serious attempt to create a democratic atmosphere.

Then the Municipal council came about; ten of its members are elected and four are appointed to make up its 14 members. This council is used to issue all forms of decisions and recommendations.

In 1938, there were general elections resulting in the establishment of the first elective legislative council.

It had 14 members who elected sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem, the Crown Prince as chairman. Although this council did not fast tong, it left it's impression on Kuwaiti Political life.

It was followed by a Shura Consultative council that included 14 appointed members; this council was not of long duration.

On June 9, 1961, after independence, modern parliamentary fife started with the elections of the constituent Assembly, who prepared the country's constitution, and on January 29, 1963, the National Assembly held its first session.