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Organic Law

1924, Iraq
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The Organic Law of 1924 established Iraq as a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government. This marked a significant step following World War I, as Britain worked to shape the new Iraqi state. The law provided for a bicameral legislature, consisting of an elected House of Representatives and an appointed Senate. This framework aimed to create a national regime, though the period was characterized by political instability and a struggle for true independence from British influence. The law went into effect in March 1925, with the first Parliament convening later that year.1

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  1. Iraq - British occupation and the mandatory regime
  2. Iraq - Constitutional framework
  3. Iraq - Economic development to 1980

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