The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a monarchy with a political system rooted in Islam's cherished traditions and rich culture. Its rules and regulations are governed by the Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah (teachings and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) which call for peace, justice, equality, consultation and respect for the rights of the individual. Since the beginning of the first Saudi state in the 18th century through the founding of the modern Kingdom of …showed first 75 words of 869 total…

…showed last 75 words of 869 total…form of constitution to help govern a monarchy, the Saudi Arabian system could fail. The people under the King’s rule want more control over the government, and through meetings like the majlis, the people can have more control over the lesser systems of the government. Though it is a monarchy, the people have enough control to be given the decision of what is best for them by electing officers who will make that decision.