1. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia © 2011 Clairmont Press

2. Executive Branch Chief of State: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Heir: Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Head of Government: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Heir: Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz

3. Legislative Branch Consultative Council or Majlis al-Shura is a group of 150 members and a chairman appointed by the monarch to serve four-year terms incrementally over a period of four to five years. No elections have been held or announced.

4. Judicial Branch Supreme Court of Justice Based on Sharia Law (Islamic Law) Several secular codes have been introduced Commercial disputes are handled by special committees.