United Republic; only a simple majority is now required to be declared president. - Before, the President had no power to nominate any body to parliament all members of parliament except the Attorney General, women in special seats and representatives of the Zanzibar House, were elected form constituencies. The Constitutional amendment allowed the President to nominate up to 10 members of parliament. - Increased the number of special seats from women from 15%- 20%, depending on the declaration of the National Electoral Commission from time to time, with the consent of the president. Notes References Ituo Cha Katiba (Eastern Africa Center for Constitutional Development), Tanzania: Key Historical and Constitutional Developments External links The Constitution Of The United Republic Of Tanzania Politics of Tanzania Tanzania