The 2003 CIA World Factbook

by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Independence:
3 October 1932 (from League of Nations mandate under British
administration)

National holiday:
Revolution Day, 17 July (1968)

Constitution:
in transition following April 2003 defeat of SADDAM Husayn regime
by US-led coalition

Legal system:
in transition following April 2003 defeat of SADDAM Husayn regime
by US-led coalition

Suffrage:
formerly 18 years of age; universal; note - in transition following
April 2003 defeat of SADDAM Husayn regime by US-led coalition

Executive branch:
chief of state: in transition following April 2003 defeat of SADDAM
Husayn regime by US-led coalition

Legislative branch:
in transition following April 2003 defeat of SADDAM Husayn regime
by US-led coalition

Judicial branch:
in transition following April 2003 defeat of SADDAM Husayn regime
by US-led coalition

Political parties and leaders:
in transition following April 2003 defeat of SADDAM Husayn regime
by US-led coalition

Political pressure groups and leaders:
in transition following April 2003 defeat of SADDAM Husayn regime
by US-led coalition