Egypt's political and administrative systems are one of the oldest in the world.

Constitutions, parliaments, responsible governance and judicial authorities, which were long-established attributes of ancient Egypt, have been introduced to other nations in the 19th century.

Egypt is currently overhauling its political and democratic systems with the purpose of deepening democracy, promoting freedoms, upholding law and advocating respect of human rights.

Parliament was introduced to Egypt in 1824; and the Constitution in 1882.

The Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt was promulgated on September 11, 1971 and amended on May 22, 1980, May 25, 2005 and March, 2007.