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The major feature of the new constitution is the adoption of Parliamentary System of Government based on multi-party democracy with a constitutional monarchy. The concept of the rule of law is enshrined within an independent judicial system. The constitution also guarantees the safeguard of the basic human rights, freedoms and equality. The constitution affirms that Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, democratic, independent, indivisible, sovereign Hindu and constitutional monarchial kingdom.
The constitution provides for a bicameral parliamentary system of government with two houses, the House of Representatives, where members are elected directly from adult franchise and the National Assembly, an upper house with elected seniors and nominees. The leader of the parliamentary Board of the party, which commands a majority in the House of Representatives, will be appointed Prime Minister. |
