King's Specialties
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco, approved by referendum, in 1962, declared that Morocco is a constitutional, democratic and social monarchy. Sovereignty is exercised by the nation directly by referendum, and indirectly by constitutional institutions. It also established political pluralism, by forbidding the one-party system, which are the requirements that were retained in all amendments to the constitution in 1970, 1972, 1992, and 1996. These requirements were reinforced by the text when the Constitution was revised in 1992, in its preamble, affirming the Kingdom of Morocco's commitment to human rights, as they are internationally recognized.
The constitutional powers of the king
About the powers of the King of Morocco according to the 2011 Constitution of the Kingdom, in particular, the following:
The King, Commander of the Faithful and Protector of the Faith and Religion, and Guarantor of the Free Practice of Religious Affairs (Chapter 41).
The King, the Commander of the Faithful, heads the Supreme Scientific Council, which studies the issues it presents (Chapter 41).
The King, the head of the state, its supreme representative, the symbol of the nation’s unity, the guarantor of the state’s permanence and continuity, and the supreme ruler among its institutions. He ensures respect for the constitution, the proper functioning of constitutional institutions, the maintenance of democratic choice, the rights and freedoms of citizens, female citizens, and groups, and respect for the kingdom’s international commitments (Chapter 42).
The King is the guarantor of the independence of the country and the possession of the Kingdom in its true frontier district (Chapter 42).
The king appoints the head of government from the political party that leads the elections for members of the House of Representatives, and on the basis ofbased on its results. The members of the government are appointed on the proposal of its president (Article 47).
The King may, on his own initiative, after consulting the Head of Government, relieve one or more members of the Government from their duties (Article 47).
The King presides over the Ministerial Council, which is made up of the Prime Minister and the Ministers (Article 48).
The King has the right to dissolve both Chambers of Parliament or one of them by Dahir, according to the conditions outlined in Articles 96, 97, and 98 (Chapter 51).
The king may address the nation and parliament, and his address is read before both chambers, and its content cannot be the subject of any discussion within them (Chapter 52).
King is the Supreme Commander of the Royal Armed Forces. He has the right to be appointed to military posts, and he may delegate to others the exercise of this right (Article 53).
The King chairs the Supreme Security Council and may delegate to the Prime Minister the authority to preside over a meeting of this Council, based on a specific agenda (Article 54).
The king accredits ambassadors to foreign countries and international organizations, and he accredits ambassadors and representatives of international organizations (Chapter 55).
The King presides over the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power (Chapter 56).
The King by Dahir approves the appointment of judges by the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power (Article 57).
The King exercises the right of pardon (Article 58).
The King can declare a state of exception by Dahir, after consulting the Head of Government, the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, the Speaker of the Chamber of Councilors, and the President of the Constitutional Court, and by addressing a letter to the nation (Article 59).
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