The Basic Law adopted the “One Chamber” system. It consisted of 16 elected M.P.’s as per the Elections Law and of the Prime Minister and the Members of the Executive Council numbering 6. The Members of the Executive Council had the right to vote in the Legislative Council.

The Speaker of the House was the Prime Minister who was a non-elected member. He didn’t vote except for preponderance in case of a tight vote. In his absence, the House was headed by his substitute from amongst the non-elected members. In case of the non-naming of a person to substitute him, the seniority member from amongst the non-elected members headed the House.

The powers of the House were restricted to the approval of bills presented by the Executive Council. A law wouldn’t be implemented even if approved by House unless approved by the Prince who would order its issuance because the Prince’s powers of authentication were absolute. Had the Prince refused to authenticate any bill approved by the House, it would have been defeated. The powers of the House-from the legislative aspects- were powers of approval only. The House couldn’t propose any bill.

The house didn’t have any control powers on governmental policies or on any matter related to public administration, treaties or international agreements; nor on the manner of the grant of concessions related to the investment of the natural resources of the country. The House didn’t have any right to address questions or interpellations, request any debate, or cast the vote of confidence in the Government as regards its political and administrative program.