Scope of Caretaker Government’s Political Responsibility under the Constitution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 1952 and Its Amendments

Abstract

CG is a government whose term has come to an end, but is entrusted with the conduct of regular administrative work and follow-up of current issues, pending a new government becomes in charge of the exercise of constitutional power. CG may not take political decisions or any other actions which would have future effects, as it is tied to certain authorities, especially as it is politically unaccountable to the legislative power. The penalty resulting from such a responsibility is to withdraw confidence resulting in the need for the government's resignation, while the CG has already resigned, and, therefore, there is no room for the parliament to control as no questions or interrogatories may be directed to its members. Nevertheless, that does not mean exemption from other forms of responsibility.