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The Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia (Somali: Dastuurka Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya) is the supreme law of Somalia. It provides the legal foundation for the existence of the Federal Republic and source of legal authority. It sets out the rights and duties of its citizens, and defines the structure of government. The Provisional Constitution was adopted on August 1, 2012 by a National Constitutional Assembly in Mogadishu, Banaadir.[1][2]

Somalia's provisional Constitution provides for a parliamentary system of government, with the President of Somalia as head of state and an appointed Prime Minister as head of government.[3] The country has a bicameral legislature, which consists of the Senate (upper house) and the House of the People (lower house). Together, they make up the Federal Parliament of Somalia.[4]

  1. ^ Mary Harper (2012-08-01). "Somali leaders back new constitution". British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
  2. ^ "President's inauguration marks 'new era' for Somalia, says UN envoy". UN News Centre. 16 September 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  3. ^ Antonios Kouroutakis Note on the Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia http://www.iconnectblog.com/2013/09/note-on-the-provisional-constitution-of-somalia/
  4. ^ "Somalia swears in historic new parliament". Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 2012-09-18.