Elections and Attempts to Transfer Power Flashcards

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What was the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) in Iraq after the 2003 invasion?

It was the temporary government run by the USA and UK that ruled Iraq after Saddam Hussein was removed.

What was the Iraqi Governing Council set up in July 2003?

It was an unelected group of Iraqi leaders chosen by the CPA to advise and share some power.

In this topic, what does 'transfer of sovereignty' mean?

It means handing formal political power from foreign occupiers to an Iraqi government chosen by Iraqis.

When did the CPA hand power to the Iraqi Interim Government, and who became prime minister?

In June 2004 power was handed to the Interim Government, led by prime minister Iyad Allawi.

What was the main purpose of the January 2005 elections in Iraq?

To elect a Transitional National Assembly that would write a new constitution for Iraq.

Which main group boycotted the January 2005 elections, and why was this important?

Many Sunni Arabs boycotted. This left them under-represented and increased feelings of unfairness and division.

What happened in the October 2005 constitutional referendum in Iraq?

Voters approved a new constitution, which set up Iraq as a democratic state with strong regional powers.

What did the December 2005 elections choose under the new constitution?

They elected a permanent Council of Representatives, which then chose the prime minister and government.

Who became prime minister of Iraq in 2006 after the December 2005 elections?

Nouri al-Maliki, a Shia politician, became prime minister in 2006.

How did violence during the insurgency affect the Iraqi elections?

Bombings and threats made it dangerous to vote and reduced trust in the new political system.

Why did the USA and UK see Iraqi elections as so important?

They hoped elected Iraqi leaders would be seen as rightful rulers and let foreign troops start to leave.

Name one key problem the new Iraqi governments faced after elections.

They struggled to control militias and sectarian violence, so the state remained weak and divided.

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