<P> The politics of Egypt is based on republicanism , with a semi-presidential system of government , established following the Egyptian Revolution of 2011 , and the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak . The President of Egypt is elected for two and four - year terms and the Parliament is unicameral . The President can appoint up to 5 % of the total number of seats in Parliament , and can also dissolve it . Parliament can also impeach the President . Egypt was traditionally ruled by royals until 1952 , but the first free elected President was in 2012 . The Parliament of Egypt is the oldest legislative chamber in Africa and the Middle East . </P>
<P> The politics of Egypt is based on republicanism , with a semi-presidential system of government , established following the Egyptian Revolution of 2011 , and the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak . The President of Egypt is elected for two and four - year terms and the Parliament is unicameral . The President can appoint up to 5 % of the total number of seats in Parliament , and can also dissolve it . Parliament can also impeach the President . Egypt was traditionally ruled by royals until 1952 , but the first free elected President was in 2012 . The Parliament of Egypt is the oldest legislative chamber in Africa and the Middle East . </P>
what type of government is there in egypt
what type of government is there in egypt
based on republicanism , with a semi-presidential system of government
based on republicanism , with a semi-presidential system of government